tyrosinase
tyrosinase Enzyme that oxidizes the amino acid tyrosine and other phenolic compounds to form brown and black pigments (melanin). Present in some fruits and vegetables, e.g. potato and apple, and is responsible for the dark colour produced when cut raw food or juice is exposed to air.
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