Aroma containing compound in potato is
A. Dimethyl pyrazine
B. Dimethyl disulphide
C. Iso-thiocyanate
D. Non-adienal
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Aroma containing compound in potatoes is Dimethyl pyrazine.Dimethylpyrazine has chocolate, roasted, musty, nutty, grassy aroma and a musty potato, nutty, or oil taste. It occurs naturally in a wide number of foods including asparagus, black or green tea, beer, roasted coffee, potato chips, malt, soya, Swiss cheeses, wheat bread, mung beans, etc.
2-Ethyl-3, (5 or 6)-dimethylpyrazine, a heterocyclic, nitrogen-containing compound, is used in the food industry as a flavour ingredient for its characteristic roasted odour and flavour. It has also been used to artificially scent and enhances the flavour of potato chips.
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