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Meat tenderizers are proteolytic enzymes. These enzymes break the peptide bonds between proteins (amino acids) found in meat. Collagen is the complex protein that holds meat together. Some tenderizers are made of pineapple stem and papaya. These have natural proteollytic enzymes.
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∙ 15y agothe main enzymatic activity in a piece of dead tissue is caused by proteases which breaks down other proteins
interestingly these enzymes can be used in cooking to make steaks more tender by keeping steak at around 110 F for a couple of hours before cooking
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∙ 15y agoplant protease called papaine,Papain, a plant-derived cysteine protease specialized in breaking the peptide bonds between amino acids found in complex proteins
which only hydrolyzes the peptide bonds next to aromatic amino acids like tyrosine
enzyme will penetrate the meat, and by a process called forking
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∙ 14y agoProtein enzymes tenderize meat by breaking down the proteins in it.
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Which enzymes does not make sticky ends?
HaeIII
Which pair of enzymes is necessary to make recombinant DNA?
Actually the answer would be Restriction enzyme and DNA ligase.
Why are there so many different enzymes?
because enzymes are just many different proteins put together so they can make many different combinations of enzymes.
What organic compounds are enzymes made up of?
Enzymes are Protein in Nature. Proteins are more precisely described as biochemical compounds. Some enzymes are combined with Rna's to form for example - Ribozymes. Enzymes, while completely composed from Organic Protein, are 'merely' one Form of Protein.
Are amino acids a composed of enzymes?
Amino acids make-up proteins, and enzymes are specialised proteins, so yes, enzymes do consist of amino acids.
Why does the apple make meat tender?
Some plant fruits contain enzymes that "digest" proteins. Examples are the enzyme "Papain" from the Papaya fruit and "Bromelain" from the Pineapple fruit. When cooked or marinated in the juice of these fruit, the meet breaks down and becomes more tender.However, the fruit of the Apple tree IS NOT KNOWN to have one of these enzymes so it does not make meat tender.
How do enzymes affect meat?
They are used to make tough meet tender to eat.The most common enzyme used is called "papain" (papaya proteinase I) and is derived from papaya and certain other plants.
Why does marinating meat tenderize it?
The acid in wine breaks down the proteins in meat, tenderizing it.
What does tenderising mean?
To make meat tender
Is cow foot considered red meat?
Cow's feet are red meat, but there is not a lot of tender meet to be found on the foot of a cow. They are often used to make beef broth and the meat becomes more tender when slowly simmered.
Give two Reason for marinating meat in wine?
Help break down protein to make the meat tender and add flavour
What is the opposite of tough meat?
Tender meat
How do you make meat tender?
beat it with meat hammer or stabb it with a fork a few times
What is aging in culinary terms?
The term "aging" is often used these days with regards to the tenderising of meat. People used the word hung instead, but I guess aging sounds more appealing. The word hung derived from the fact the meat would be hung using a meat hook in a cool refrigerated space with good air circulation. This process allows the natural enzymes in the meat to break down and improve how tender the meat is. Often you will see steaks labelled in a supermarket as "aged for 21 days".
Can coke tenderize meat?
Because coke has an acid called Phosphoric acid which has a low pH level (2.5-2.7) The phosphoric acid leaches the calcium out of the meat, thus making it tender. Also, other sodas can make meat tender, such as sprite, pepsi or 7up.
What is terrace major beef?
A cut of meat. Mock tender or faux tender
Is tended an adjective?
No. Tended isa form of the verb tend (care for, manage). The similar word "tender" is an unrelated adjective.
