γ-Glutamyl peptides in the biosynthesis of S-alk(en)yl-l-cysteine sulphoxides (flavour precursors) in Allium
✍ Scribed by Jane E. Lancaster; Martin L. Shaw
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1989
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 597 KB
- Volume
- 28
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0031-9422
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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 Ñavour and odour. In onions, there are three main sulphoxides
## 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__‐alk(en)yl‐L‐cysteine sulphoxides (ACSOs). For maximum flavour release, optimal cell disintegration and complete enzymatic conversion of ACSOs are desire