hyÂ·drolÂ·yÂ·sis. A chemical process whereby a compound is cleaved into two or more simpler compounds with the uptake of the H and OH parts of a water molecule on either side of the chemical bond cleaved; hydrolysis is effected by the action of acids, alkalies, or enzymes.Compare: hydration. 1. a reaction between the ions of salt and those of water to form an acid and a base, one or both of which is only slightly dissociated. A process whereby a large molecule is split by the addition of water. The end products divide the water, the hydroxyl group being attached to one and the hydrogen ion to the other.
Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as taboon; falafel also frequently refers to a wrapped sandwich that is prepared in this way.
A 3.5 ounce serving of deep-fried falafel â no pita or toppings â has roughly 330 calories, 31 grams of carbohydrate, 17.5 grams of fat, 13 grams of protein and 294 milligrams of sodium. Falafel is also a good source of soluble fibre, the type that helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.ome falafel pitas can have as many as 750 calories, 30 grams of fat and 1,500 milligrams of sodium â a full dayâs worth of salt. To minimize the damage, consider sharing a falafel pita, or eating only half and saving the remainder for lunch the next day. To cut back on sodium, go easy on the toppings.