Bromated

/ˈbroʊmeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Treated with or containing bromate, particularly describing flour or other products treated with potassium bromate.

Etymology

Past participle of 'bromate' used as an adjective. Indicates that something has undergone bromation or been treated with bromate compounds.

Kelly Says

When flour is 'bromated' with potassium bromate, it creates stronger gluten networks that help bread rise better—this chemical trick transformed baking on an industrial scale but sparked ongoing debates about its safety.

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