Quantitative analysis of the S-alk(en)yl-L-cysteine sulphoxides in onion (Allium cepa L.)
β Scribed by Jane E. Lancaster; Kathleen E. Kelly
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1983
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 532 KB
- Volume
- 34
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-5142
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## Abstract Onion flavour develops when the cells are disrupted, allowing the enzyme alliinase (EC 4.4.1.4) to act upon the aroma precursors __S__βalk(en)ylβLβcysteine sulphoxides (ACSOs). For maximum flavour release, optimal cell disintegration and complete enzymatic conversion of ACSOs are desire
Intact cells of Allium spp have no odour, but when cells are disrupted, the enzyme alliinase (EC 4.4.1.4) hydrolyses the S-alk(en)yl sulphoxides (ACSOs) to produce pyruvate, ammonia and the many volatile sulphur compounds associated with Γavour and odour. In onions, there are three main sulphoxides