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Bromelain

What is Bromelain?

Bromelain can refer to one of two protease enzymes extracted from the plant family Bromeliaceae, or it can refer to a combination of those enzymes along with other compounds produced in an extract. [1]

Bromelain Usage in Food

Along with papain, bromelain is one of the most popular substances to use for meat tenderizing. [1]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Bromelain


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Bromelain is extracted from plants in the plant family, Bromeliaceae. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Bromelain - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Bromaline
Bromelain Extract

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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