Question

Pungency in radish is due to the presence of

A Alicin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Pyruvic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Oleracin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Allyl Propide di-sulphide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Isothiocyanate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The characteristic pungent flavor and taste of radish roots are due to the high content of volatile alkaloid isothiocyanate.

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