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A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of [[Water|water]].
A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of [[Water|water]].


During mashing, proteins are broken down via chemical reaction (hydrolysis) in water.
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Latest revision as of 09:16, 4 September 2017

According to Webster:

A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

During mashing, proteins are broken down via chemical reaction (hydrolysis) in water.