bromelain
Tropical fruit protease
Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapples, particularly concentrated in the stem and fruit.
It breaks down proteins, which is why fresh pineapple can tenderize meat and why it prevents gelatin from setting.
Bromelain is sold as a dietary supplement, marketed for reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and speeding recovery from injuries or surgery.
The recipe calls for bromelain powder as a meat tenderizer.
Protein-cleaving enzyme
- peptidaseBond-cleaving enzyme
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
active site · zymogen · denaturation · cleavage · polypeptide · biochemistry · purification · inhibition
Inflammation-reducing agent
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- wound healingRestoration after injury
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
arthritis · sports injury · bruising · pain relief · postoperative · recovery · inflammation · joint health
Health-benefit food product
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- extractConcentrated derived substance
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
bioavailability · health benefits · dietary supplement · natural remedy · anti-inflammatory · holistic · wellness · therapeutic
Tool to soften flesh
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- collagenStructural body protein
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- steakThick beef slice
beef · pork · chicken · softening · texture · muscle fiber · cooking · grilling
Warm-region edible plant product
- stemPlant's central axis
- coreCentral essential portion
- juiceExtracted fruit liquid
- HawaiiPacific island state
piña · acidic · extraction · tropical · plant-derived
Substance breaking down nutrients
- gut healthIntestinal microbiome condition
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- digestive aidPromotes food breakdown
- intestinalOf the gut
gastric · pepsin · pancreatin · proteolysis · amino acids · dietary supplement · bloating · indigestion
protease
Protein-cleaving enzyme
- peptidaseBond-cleaving enzyme
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
hydrolysis · active site · zymogen · denaturation · cleavage · polypeptide · biochemistry · purification · inhibition · kinetics
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- wound healingRestoration after injury
sinusitis · arthritis · sports injury · bruising · pain relief · postoperative · recovery · inflammation · joint health · tissue repair
nutraceutical
Health-benefit food product
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- extractConcentrated derived substance
dosage · bioavailability · health benefits · dietary supplement · natural remedy · anti-inflammatory · holistic · wellness · therapeutic · standardized
meat tenderizer
Tool to soften flesh
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- collagenStructural body protein
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
steak · beef · pork · chicken · softening · texture · muscle fiber · cooking · grilling · barbecue
tropical fruit
Warm-region edible plant product
Hawaii · piña · acidic · extraction · tropical · plant-derived
digestive enzyme
Substance breaking down nutrients
- gut healthIntestinal microbiome condition
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- digestive aidPromotes food breakdown
intestinal · gastric · pepsin · pancreatin · proteolysis · amino acids · dietary supplement · bloating · indigestion · dyspepsia