Pungency in radish is due to volatile compound
A. Erucic acid
B. Isothiocyanates
C. Diallyl disulphide
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Pungency in radish is due to the volatile compound Isothiocyanates.4-(Methylthio)-3-trans-butenyl isothiocyanate, a breakdown product of glucodehydroerucin, was reported to be the main volatile constituent of radish root responsible for its pungency.
Isothiocyanate is a volatile and aliphatic sulphur-containing compound. It is a main pungent compound of some relishes.
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