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      Question

      What chemical constituent is responsible for the major

      biting taste of black pepper?
      A Eugenol Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Polyphenol Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Piperine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Flavonoids Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      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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