0
Pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme (a protease) called bromelain.
For your information another fruit which has enzymes that degrade protein is
Papaya, and the protease is called papain.
Thus both of these fruits are good in marinades.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoAn enzyme referred to as Bromelain, coming from the type of plant a pineapple is(a Bromeliad plant).
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoUSE THIS WEBSITE! http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/chemistry/institutes/1986/exp22.html
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoPapain, also known as papaya proteinase I, is an enzyme found in the fruit flesh. It is used to tenderize meat and has been used for centuries in the areas native to the papaya tree.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agobromelien (sp?)
Wiki User
∙ 12y agopapain and bromelain
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoBananas have very few enzymes if any.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the protein splitting enzyme found in pancreatic juice?
trypsin
Where in nature are enzymes found?
Protease, a protein-degrading enzyme, is secreted in pancreatic juice and activated in the small intestine.
Is lactase a protein?
Yes; Lactase is an enzyme (protein) that breaks down the sugar lactose found in milk.
What is the name of the protein-digesting hormone found in the stomach?
It is called Peptase, but it is NOT a hormone it is an ENZYME.
Where is protease found in your body?
I just had an assignment on this, protease is released from the pancreas and breaks down proteins in your stomach along with pepsin and rennin which are released from the stomach glands protease comes from the pancreas
Type of protein found in all living things that increases the rate of chemical reactions?
enzyme
Where would the instructions be found Liver cell must create a protein to carry it's fats through the body.?
enzyme or nucleus
How do you know that casease is an exoenzyme and not a cytoplasmic enzyme in casein hydrolysis test?
Casease is an enzyme that is produced by bacteria. It is used to hydrolyze casein, which is a protein found in milk.
What does chymotrypsin do?
Chymotrypsin is an enzyme specialized in braking down milk proteins. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins, degrading them into smaller molecules called peptides. Peptides are further split into free amino acids. By MRAJW Ur Welcome x
What is the action of pancreatic trypsin on protein?
The digestive enzyme trypsin breaks down proteins found in the stomach.
What are the four types of protein in a cell membrane?
transport proteins receptor proteins enzyme proteins cholesterol
Where are pineapples found?
Hawaii mostly.
