A chemical found naturally in broccoli could one day prevent and treat the blood clots that can lead to strokes – currently the second leading cause of death worldwide.
Here are the studied compounds. The bottom-right group (the sulfur-containing isothiocyanates) and their chemical decomposition products are probably responsible for some of the strong odors. Allyl isothiocyanate gives wasabi and mustard their pungent taste.
Here are the studied compounds. The bottom-right group (the sulfur-containing isothiocyanates) and their chemical decomposition products are probably responsible for some of the strong odors. Allyl isothiocyanate gives wasabi and mustard their pungent taste.
Well, since you mention mustard, here’s another fun image:
https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/brassica.png
This one is the ‘xkcd for everything is true’ for me
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