Question
What chemical constituent is responsible for the major
biting taste of black pepper?Solution
Volatile compound responsible for the pungent taste of Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is Piperine . Piperine can help in preventing chronic diseases by reducing insulin resistance, reducing inflammation, and improving hepatic steatosis, among other pharmacological effects.
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