Definition
diastatic
adjective
- of, relating to, or produced by diastase (an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar)
Usage: technical; chiefly used in biochemistry and food science
Examples
- Diastatic malt powder is used in baking to improve dough fermentation.
- The diastatic activity of the enzyme was measured in the laboratory.
- Brewers rely on diastatic enzymes to convert grain starches into fermentable sugars.
- Diastatic processes are essential in the production of certain types of bread.
- The flour's diastatic power determines how quickly it will break down starches during mixing.