saccharify (Meaning)
Wordnet
saccharify (v)
sweeten with sugar
convert into a simple soluble fermentable sugar by hydrolyzing a sugar derivative or complex carbohydrate
Webster
saccharify (v. t.)
To convert into, or to impregnate with, sugar.
Synonyms & Antonyms of saccharify
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saccharify Sentence Examples
- The enzymatic action of amylase saccharifies starch into simple sugars.
- The saliva in our mouths contains enzymes that saccharify carbohydrates.
- The process of saccharification involves breaking down complex carbohydrates into digestible sugars.
- Barley is malted to saccharify the starches in preparation for brewing.
- Certain enzymes, such as glucoamylase, can efficiently saccharify starch.
- The rate of saccharification depends on factors like temperature and pH.
- The saccharification process is important in the production of biofuels.
- Sweet mash, a result of saccharification, is the foundation for whiskey production.
- The Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast utilizes the products of saccharification in fermentation.
- Understanding saccharification is crucial for optimizing sugar production in brewing and distilling industries.
FAQs About the word saccharify
sweeten with sugar, convert into a simple soluble fermentable sugar by hydrolyzing a sugar derivative or complex carbohydrateTo convert into, or to impregnate w
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The enzymatic action of amylase saccharifies starch into simple sugars.
The saliva in our mouths contains enzymes that saccharify carbohydrates.
The process of saccharification involves breaking down complex carbohydrates into digestible sugars.
Barley is malted to saccharify the starches in preparation for brewing.
