Question

    What chemical constituent is responsible for the major biting taste of black pepper?

    A Eugenol Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Polyphenol Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Piperine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Flavonoids Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Volatile compound responsible for the pungent taste of Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is Piperine . Piperine can help in preventing chronic diseases by reducing insulin resistance, reducing inflammation, and improving hepatic steatosis, among other pharmacological effects.

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