Does Mustard Contain Isothiocyanates? Unpacking the Science of Pungency
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Over 200 different glucosinolates have been reported across the plant order Brassicales, and when a mustard seed's cell wall is broken, the enzyme myrosinase converts these inactive precursors into pungent isothiocyanates. This article explores the in-depth answer to: does mustard contain isothiocyanates, and if so, how and why?
