Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A proteolytic enzyme obtained from pineapples.
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- noun biochemistry Either of two
proteolytic enzymes , found inpineapples , that are used asmeat tenderizers
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Since early May, Buchanan has made biweekly visits to a naturo path, who swabs her cervix with an enzyme called bromelain in hopes of breaking down the abnormal cells.
Going Mainstream 2008
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Pineapple is one of the more well known of the fruits that would stop your jello shots from settling, this is because of an enzyme known as bromelain, which should be kept away from your jello shot mixture of disaster will strike and they will not set.
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Pineapple is one of the more well known of the fruits that would stop your jello shots from settling, this is because of an enzyme known as bromelain, which should be kept away from your jello shot mixture of disaster will strike and they will not set.
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An extract of pineapple called bromelain has shown some promise.
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An extract of pineapple called bromelain has shown some promise.
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Taking supplements rich in plant enzymes such as bromelain assist the body as catalysts for the repair of our cells.
Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld: Five Ways To Reduce Inflammation Naturally 2009
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Leiths use pineapple juice in their marinade, which contains bromelain, an enzyme well known for its tenderising effect on meat, but, although this does work, I'm not keen on the slightly tropical flavour it gives the ribs.
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Leiths use pineapple juice in their marinade, which contains bromelain, an enzyme well known for its tenderising effect on meat, but, although this does work, I'm not keen on the slightly tropical flavour it gives the ribs.
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Learn more about the effectiveness of bromelain (subscribers only) for treating arthritis and take a look at some other drug-free options for managing arthritis.
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At least two small clinical trials, both fundedby the manufacturer, have tested a supplement containing bromelain plus two other substances that theoretically might ease arthritis — the enzyme trypsin and the antioxidant rutin.
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