Autolyzed

/ˈɔːtəˌlaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having undergone autolysis; describing something that has been broken down by its own internal enzymes.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'autolyze.' Standard verb conjugation in English.

Kelly Says

Autolyzed yeast is actually a food ingredient you've probably eaten—it's used as a flavor enhancer in soups, gravies, and meat products, and it's basically dead yeast cells that have digested themselves.

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