hydrolyzed
Broken by water
Hydrolyzed describes a substance that has been broken down through hydrolysis—a chemical reaction where water splits molecular bonds.
In food and cosmetics, hydrolyzed proteins have been reduced to smaller peptides or amino acids for easier absorption: hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed whey protein.
The process makes nutrients more bioavailable or changes texture and function.
Organic compounds forming proteins
- peptidesBonded amino acid sequences
- whey proteinMilk-derived muscle supplement
- soy proteinLegume-derived amino acid source
- collagenStructural body protein
keratin · casein · gelatin · gluten · silk · wool · elastin · albumin
Tendency to split cleanly
- depolymerizationPolymer breakdown into monomers
- monomersSingle molecular units
- saponificationFat-alkali reaction making soap
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
aqueous · reaction · splitting · degradation · substrate · pH · alkaline · acidic
Protein-cleaving enzyme
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
- amylaseStarch-digesting enzyme
- peptidaseBond-cleaving enzyme
- nucleaseDNA-cleaving enzyme
phosphatase · enzymatic · catalyst · active site · substrate · cofactor · inhibition · kinetics
Agents reducing surface tension
- detergentsSurfactant cleaning agents
- emulsifiersAgents binding immiscible liquids
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- polymersLarge chain-like molecules
plastics · nylon · cleaners · cosmetics · shampoos · conditioners · stabilizers · texturizing
Substance improving taste
- MSGUmami compound, abbreviated
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- bouillonClear seasoned broth
seasoning · savory · processed foods · food additives · yeast extract · fermented · broth · condiments
amino acids
Organic compounds forming proteins
- peptidesBonded amino acid sequences
- whey proteinMilk-derived muscle supplement
- soy proteinLegume-derived amino acid source
collagen · keratin · casein · gelatin · gluten · silk · wool · elastin · albumin · bioavailability
cleavage
Tendency to split cleanly
- depolymerizationPolymer breakdown into monomers
- monomersSingle molecular units
- saponificationFat-alkali reaction making soap
catalysis · aqueous · reaction · splitting · degradation · substrate · pH · alkaline · acidic
protease
Protein-cleaving enzyme
nuclease · phosphatase · enzymatic · catalyst · active site · substrate · cofactor · inhibition · kinetics · specificity
surfactants
Agents reducing surface tension
- detergentsSurfactant cleaning agents
- emulsifiersAgents binding immiscible liquids
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
polymers · plastics · nylon · cleaners · cosmetics · shampoos · conditioners · stabilizers · texturizing · solubility
flavor enhancer
Substance improving taste
bouillon · seasoning · savory · processed foods · food additives · yeast extract · fermented · broth · condiments · glutamate
- processed statesprocessed, treated, refined, purified, filtered
- molecular statesphosphorylated, methylated, acetylated, oxidized, reduced
hydrolyzedintact
Not damaged or altered
whole · unbroken · native · unprocessed · undigested
hydrolyzedcondensed
Made more compact
polymerized · synthesized · dehydrated · joined · bonded