Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saccharify
Verb
/sæˈkær.ɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To convert starch or other carbohydrates into sugars.
Examples
- The enzyme amylase saccharifies starch during digestion.
- In brewing, the malted grains are saccharified to produce fermentable sugars.
- Heat can aid in the saccharification of corn for syrup production.
Meaning
Saccharify means to break down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars, a process that is essential in various biological and industrial contexts, especially in the production of alcohol and sweeteners.
Synonyms
- Convert
- Ferment
- Sweeten
