noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
saccharification; conversion to sugar
Technical term used in biochemistry, food science, and brewing. Refers to the process of converting starches or other carbohydrates into sugars, often via enzymatic action. Can be used both transitively and intransitively.
麦芽の酵素がデンプンを糖化する。
Malt enzymes saccharify the starch.
糖化が進むと甘みが増
As saccharification progresses, the sweetness increases.