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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.

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Is a mango papain or bromelain?

Mango contains something similar to papain and bromelain.


What is the source of propain and bromelain found in commercial meat tenderizer preparation?

Bromelain is from pineapples. Papain (?) is from papayas.


What are some fruits that contain bromelain?

the stem of the pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain.


Does canned pineapple contain bromelain?

Bromelain is extracted from the pineapple stem, the main fruit contains very little bromelain. Also Bromelain is heat labile (destroyed by heat). As the canning process involves heating the canned produce at very high temperatures for a few seconds the small amount of bromelain that may be present would be destroyed.


What are the common names of bromelain?

Pineapple.


What is the active temperature for bromelain?

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What type of organic molecule is bromelain?

Bromelain is a combination of many different types of protein enzymes. It is an extract that comes from the stems of pineapples.


What is the optimal temperature of bromelin?

Bromelain is stable up to about 60 degrees centigrade. The stable pH for bromelain is about 3 to 6 and is usually alkaline.


What is the Latin name of bromelain?

The Latin name of bromelain is Ananas comosus.


Does bromelain which is a natural pineapple enzyme raise your blood sugar?

No - bromelain is an enzyme that helps reduce inflammation. It should have no impact on blood glucose levels.


Could you Take bromelain w warfarin?

Bromelain also thins the blood so like aspirin it should not be taken with warfarin without consulting with your doctor


What is the important of pineapple?

bromelain is the main component of pineapple.