noun
- Products resulting from hydrolysis; substances formed when a compound is broken down by reaction with water.
Usage: plural form; technical/chemistry term; commonly used in biochemistry, food science, and industrial chemistry
Examples
- The enzyme breaks down the protein into hydrolyzates that are easier for the body to absorb.
- Food manufacturers use hydrolyzates to improve the nutritional profile of their products.
- The hydrolyzates produced during starch digestion include glucose and maltose.
- Collagen hydrolyzates are popular ingredients in cosmetic and supplement formulations.
- The analysis identified several hydrolyzates formed when the polymer was exposed to heat and moisture.