autolyzed
Broken down internally
Autolyzed describes something that has undergone autolysis—self-digestion by its own enzymes.
The term appears most often in food contexts: autolyzed yeast extract is a common flavor enhancer where yeast cells have been broken down to release savory compounds.
In biology, autolyzed tissue has decomposed through internal enzymatic action rather than external bacteria.
Concentrated fermentation residue
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- MarmiteSavory yeast extract paste
- VegemiteYeast extract spread
flavor enhancer · seasoning · glutamate · bouillon · broth · stock · MSG · condiment
Reaction-speeding proteins
- lysosomesOrganelles containing breakdown enzymes
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
catabolism · proteases · intracellular · self-digestion · macromolecules · cytoplasm · vacuole · membrane
Breakdown into simpler parts
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- degradationDecline in condition
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- spoilageFood degradation process
deterioration · disintegration · rot · tissue · necrosis · post-mortem · softening · liquefaction
yeast extract
Concentrated fermentation residue
Vegemite · flavor enhancer · seasoning · glutamate · bouillon · broth · stock · MSG · condiment · spread
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
- lysosomesOrganelles containing breakdown enzymes
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
apoptosis · catabolism · proteases · intracellular · self-digestion · macromolecules · cytoplasm · vacuole · membrane · organelles
decomposition
Breakdown into simpler parts
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- degradationDecline in condition
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
spoilage · deterioration · disintegration · rot · tissue · necrosis · post-mortem · softening · liquefaction
yeast
Fermenting fungus
leavening · dough · baking · bread · starter · sourdough · zymurgy · ale · lager · mead