Buck's Spices

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From the Spice Barista

Do you sell bromelain?

A real customer question, curated into a useful guide for cooking, product use, and finding just the right thing.

Yes — we carry Bromelain Powder 150gdu (Ananas comosus), a pineapple-derived proteolytic enzyme used for tenderizing and protein hydrolysis. We also stock Papain (natural Papaya-based enzymatic meat tenderizer), its papaya-based cousin — both break down protein structure in similar ways and are used interchangeably by many cooks.

  • Bromelain (pineapple-derived) and papain (papaya-derived) both work well for tenderizing meat, game, and fish
  • Pure powder form, additive-free
  • For protein hydrolysis, a light pinch dissolved in water with a short contact time (5-10 minutes) is a good starting point — adjust to taste and texture