Enzymes that cause food spoilage
- Enzymes that cause food spoilage
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Enzymes that cause food spoilage
enzyme food spoilage action
ascorbic acid oxidase vegetables destruction of vitamin C
lipase cereals discoloration
milk hydrolytic rancidity
oils hydrolytic rancidity
lipoxygenase vegetables destruction of vitamin A, off-flavour
pectic enzyme citrus juices destruction of pectic substances
fruits excessive softening
peroxidase fruits browning
polyphenoloxidase fruits, vegetables browning, off-flavour, vitamin loss
protease eggs reduction of shelf life of fresh and dried whole eggs
crab, lobster overtenderization
flour reduction of gluten formation
thiaminase meats, fish destruction of thiamine
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