Definitions

1. verb

to convert or add sugar to something, or to make something sweeter

“The chef saccharified the dish by adding a small amount of sugar to balance the flavors.”

2. verb

to convert something into a sugar or carbohydrate

“The enzyme saccharified the starches in the plant, breaking them down into simple sugars.”

3. noun

the process of converting or adding sugar to something

“The saccharification of the food was a crucial step in its preparation.”