NUTR 3330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Alliin, Allioideae, Allium
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Allyl sulfides: unique organosulfur compounds, class of phytochemical, found in allium vegetables, there are numerous allyl sulphides, studied extensively for potential health benefits, widespread effects, reputation in __ medicine. Allium vegetables: alliaceae family of plants, garlic, onion, leeks, chives, we will focus on the allyl sulphur compounds in garlic, area of most research. The pdtychemistry of garlic: complex, likely developed as a plant-protective mechanism against external influences, key is sulfur, responsible for characteristic odour. Primary parent sulfur-containing compound: alliin, ranges between 0. 53 and 1. 3% fry weight *dont need to know. Recap: water soluble sulfur compounds in garlic: formed from parent compound, gamma-glutamyl cysteine, 1. Samc (s-allylmercapto cysteine: others as well, will not focus on this. Recap: lipid soluble sulfur compounds in garlic: formed from parent compound: alliin, covered to allicin and then to breakdown products: *recognize, 1. Sulfur compounds in garlic; water and lipid soluble.
