autolyze
Break down internally
Autolyze describes the process of self-digestion, where cells or tissues break down through their own enzymes.
In baking, to autolyze flour is to let it rest with water before adding other ingredients, allowing enzymes to begin breaking down proteins and starches: Autolyze the dough for thirty minutes before kneading.
This rest period develops gluten and improves texture with less effort.
Bacterial breakdown of tissue
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- spoilageFood degradation process
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
bacteria · fungi · microorganisms · compost · detritus · humus · cadaver · postmortem
Cereal grain protein
- doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
- flourMilled grain powder
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- kneadingManual dough development
fermentation · bread · sourdough · yeast · rest · elasticity · extensibility · crumb
Cellular self-degradation process
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
- phagocytosisCellular ingestion of particles
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
- cytolysisCell destruction by rupture
organelles · mitochondria · vacuole · membrane · catabolism · hydrolysis · enzymes · degradation
Protein-cleaving enzyme
- peptidaseBond-cleaving enzyme
- hydrolaseEnzyme cleaving via water
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
- amylaseStarch-digesting enzyme
substrate · catalyst · biochemistry · activation · zymogen · hydrolysis · kinetics · cofactor
putrefaction
Bacterial breakdown of tissue
biodegradation · bacteria · fungi · microorganisms · compost · detritus · humus · cadaver · postmortem · necrosis
gluten
Cereal grain protein
kneading · fermentation · bread · sourdough · yeast · rest · elasticity · extensibility · crumb · baguette
autophagy
Cellular self-degradation process
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
- phagocytosisCellular ingestion of particles
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
cytolysis · organelles · mitochondria · vacuole · membrane · catabolism · hydrolysis · enzymes · degradation · recycling
protease
Protein-cleaving enzyme
amylase · substrate · catalyst · biochemistry · activation · zymogen · hydrolysis · kinetics · cofactor · pH