autolyzed yeast extract en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
- (euphemistic) Synonym of monosodium glutamate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| autolyzed yeast extracts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |