noun
- Plural of bromelin; proteolytic enzymes found in pineapple plants, used in food processing and medicine.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Bromelins are commonly used in the food industry to tenderize meat.
- The bromelins in pineapple juice can break down proteins in gelatin.
- Researchers studied bromelins for their potential anti-inflammatory properties.
- Commercial bromelins are extracted from pineapple stems and fruit.
- Some dietary supplements contain bromelins as a digestive aid.