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CAROTENASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Biochemistry
DEF

An enzyme that effects the hydrolysis of carotenoid compounds, used in bleaching of flour.

CONT

Carotenase [is] an enzyme capable of converting carotene into vitamin A ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biochimie
DEF

Enzyme, présente notamment dans le foie et l'intestin, responsable de la dégradation des pigments caroténoïdes en vitamine A. Agent de blanchiment de la farine.

CONT

[La] caroténase [est] capable de transformer le carotène en vitamine A.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Bioquímica
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