Question

    Which of the following is responsible for pungency in mustard oil?

    A Phenols Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Amino acids Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Erucic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Isothiocyanate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pungency in mustard is due to isothiocynate, which is an enzymic hydrolysis product of glucosinolates.

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