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    Question

    Pungency in radish is due to the presence

    of
    A Alicin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pyruvic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Oleracin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Allyl Propide di-sulphide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Isothiocyanate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The characteristic pungent flavor and taste of radish roots are due to the high content of volatile alkaloid isothiocyanate.

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