Reactivity of glucosinolates and their breakdown products in foods

(Phys.org) —The taste and nutritional value of vegetables including broccoli, radishes, and cabbage are influenced by specific substances, namely glucosinolates (mustard oil glycosides) and their numerous breakdown products. The positive and negative effects of these compounds on human health are also the subjects of fierce debate. As it turns out, the actual substances present depend greatly on the preparation of the vegetables, report German scientists in the journal Angewandte Chemie.

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