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When pineapple is heated at high temperature, the enzyme bromelain is denatured and hence no longer remain effective. Therefore, canned pineapple can be added to gelatin.
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Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)
by Timberlake, Karen C.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0321908449
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-844-5
Chapter 16 - Section 16.6 - Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity - Understanding the Concepts - Page 585: 16.58a
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