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sinapine Meaning
sinapine (n.)
An alkaloid occuring in the seeds of mustard. It is extracted, in combination with sulphocyanic acid, as a white crystalline substance, having a hot, bitter taste. When sinapine is isolated it is unstable and undergoes decomposition.
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An alkaloid occuring in the seeds of mustard. It is extracted, in combination with sulphocyanic acid, as a white crystalline substance, having a hot, bitter tas
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Sinapine, an alkaloid found in mustard seeds, imparts a characteristic pungent flavor to the condiment.
The presence of sinapine in mustard oil contributes to its antibacterial and fungicidal properties.
Sinapine can react with certain enzymes, inhibiting their activity and potentially affecting biological processes.
In traditional medicine, sinapine has been used as a stimulant, expectorant, and diuretic.
