Saccharification

Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈˌaɪˌsisiˈhɑɹiˈfaɪˈkæˌtaɪən/

Saccharification (noun)

  1. A process that changes complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars, often using enzymes or acids.

Examples

  • Saccharification turns starch into sugars during fermentation.
  • The lab studied saccharification to improve sugar production.