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Enzyme-based meat tenderization is a chemical process that breaks down proteins in meat for tenderization.
Origin: Ancient civilizations (Prehistoric) — Global
See full technique reference →Enzyme-based meat tenderization involves proteolytic enzymes like papain, bromelain, and ficin, which hydrolyze peptide bonds in proteins, resulting in tender and easily chewable meat. The process is temperature and time-dependent, with optimal conditions between 20°C to 40°C and 30 minutes to several hours, respectively.
Primary Reaction
Proteolysis
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