autolyzed yeast extract

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A concentration of yeast cells that are allowed to die and separate so that the yeasts’ endogenous digestive enzymes break down their proteins into less complex compounds.
  2. Synonym of monosodium glutamate.

Word forms

autolyzed yeast extract autolyzed yeast extracts
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