noun
- Plural of bromelain; enzymes found in pineapple plants that break down proteins, used in food processing, medicine, and research.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Technical/scientific term; Also called proteolytic enzymes
Examples
- Bromelains in pineapple juice can tenderize meat naturally.
- The pharmaceutical industry uses bromelains for their anti-inflammatory properties.
- Bromelains are extracted from pineapple stems and used in dietary supplements.
- These enzymes, bromelains, help break down proteins during digestion.
- Food manufacturers add bromelains to improve texture in processed foods.