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Monday, March 9, 2009

Kiwi.

Raw kiwifruit is rich in the protein-dissolving enzyme actinidin, which is commercially useful as a meat tenderizer but can be an allergen for some individuals. This enzyme makes raw kiwifruit unsuitable for use in desserts containing milk or any other dairy products which are not going to be served within hours, because it soon begins to dissolve milk proteins. This also applies to gelatin based desserts, as well, as the actinidin will dissolve the collagen proteins in gelatin very quickly, either liquifying the dessert, or preventing it from solidifying.

7 comments:

Joel Byer said...

Thank you for those key comments. I will try to keep them in mind next time I make my Kiwi desserts.

Esther said...

I thought you'd appreciate it.

Madam Marjorie said...

i'm pulling, pulling...Esther, I'm almost stumped...gimme a little bit. LOL Any hints?

Kate said...

Almost sounds like you've been studying Physical Science alot lol :)
Thanks for the advice :)

Anonymous said...

Where did this come from! So random! Love you!

Madam Marjorie said...

Esther...did this have anything to do with that game?

Esther said...

No, i can't figure out the game. I'm so confused.