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Bitterness in cucurbits is due to the presence of
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Bitterness in cucurbits is due to the presence of Cucurbitacin.
The bitter taste is caused by the presence of terpenoid compounds called cucurbitacins, named for the cucumber and squash family of plants called cucurbits. Cucumbers produce cucurbitacins as a defense against insects, fungus and herbivores.
The bitter taste is caused by the presence of terpenoid compounds called cucurbitacins, named for the cucumber and squash family of plants called cucurbits. Cucumbers produce cucurbitacins as a defense against insects, fungus and herbivores.
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