Saccharinization

Pronunciation: /ˈsækɝənˈaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Saccharinization (noun)

  1. A process that changes substances into sugars, often during food making or chemical treatment.
  2. The conversion of complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars by enzymes or microorganisms.

Examples

  • The saccharinization process turns starch into sugar.
  • During saccharinization, the material becomes sweeter.