I suspect you're thinking of bromelain.
An enzyme referred to as Bromelain, coming from the type of plant a pineapple is(a Bromeliad plant).
The word bromelain refers to a type of enzyme. This enzyme is obtained from pineapples. The word bromelain is derived from the word bromeliad, the Latin word for the pineapple genus.
The enzyme found in pineapple is called bromelain. It is known for its ability to break down proteins and aids in digestion.
the stem of the pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain.
Pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme (a protease) called bromelain.For your information another fruit which has enzymes that degrade protein isPapaya, and the protease is called papain.Thus both of these fruits are good in marinades.
Pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain. THis enzyme stops the Jello from jelling because it breaks dowm the strands of protein that form Jello. Cooking the pineapple denatures this enzyme therefore preventing it from stopping the Jello.
Common names for bromelain include pineapple enzyme, pineapple extract, and Ananase.
What makes this fruit particularly different is that pineapple has an enzyme called Bromelain. This enzyme 'eats' away at the gums, tongue, and roof of the mouth. Many people believe that letting the pineapple sit out all night, and taking out all of the core can take away some of the irritation.
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The proteins in the pineapple called bromelain will break down the strands of protein in gelatin that forms jello. Hence, the effect of a fresh piece of pineapple on gelatin is able to keep the gelatin liquidfied.
A. The enzyme present in the human saliva is called salivary amylase and it starts the chemical digestion of starch. Also, there is another enzyme called lingual lipase which starts the chemical digestion of fats.
Bromelain--------it digests proteins.