HealthAugust 24, 2026
asparaginase
uh-SPAR-uh-juh-nays
Definition
An enzyme used in food processing to reduce the formation of acrylamide by breaking down the amino acid asparagine.
Etymology
The word is formed by adding the suffix '-ase', which denotes an enzyme, to the word 'asparagine', which was named after the asparagus plant where it was first discovered.
In the news
The article lists asparaginase as a key tool for bakery manufacturers to adjust their ingredient formulations and mitigate acrylamide levels in their products.
EU set to tighten acrylamide rules
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