Diastasimetry

/ˌdaɪəstəˈsɪmətri/ noun

Definition

The measurement and quantification of diastase enzyme activity, used in brewing, baking, and biochemical analysis.

Etymology

From diastase + Greek 'metron' (measure). A specialized analytical technique in food science and biochemistry.

Kelly Says

Brewers use diastasimetry to measure exactly how much their enzymes work—too little and the grain won't ferment, too much and they waste expensive enzyme, so precision here means profit!

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