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Ellagic acid - found in high concentration in raspberry and strawberry, and in ester form in barrel-aged alcohol such as red wine and whisky. Ellagitannins - hydrolysable tannin polymer formed when ellagic acid, a polyphenol monomer, esterifies and binds with the hydroxyl group of a polyol carbohydrate such as glucose.
Purine is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound that consists of two rings (pyrimidine and imidazole) fused together. It is water-soluble. Purine also gives its name to the wider class of molecules, purines, which include substituted purines and their tautomers. They are the most widely occurring nitrogen-containing heterocycles in nature. [1]
The molecule consists of a heterocyclic disulfide functional group (a 1,2-dithiolane) with a carboxylic acid side chain. It is found in asparagus and is believed to be the metabolic precursor to odorous sulfur compounds responsible for the distinctive smell of urine which has long been associated with eating asparagus.
When asparagus is in season, dietitians get excited. Low in calories and fat yet high in fiber and vitamins, asparagus makes the perfect, easy side dish when roasted or grilled. But you can also ...
From a vegetable to serve with your Easter ham, to the perfect accompaniment to a steak on the grill and more, you just need to check out 16 of the best asparagus sides to make all season long ...
The winemaking technique of micro-oxygenation and decanting wine use oxygen to partially mimic the effect of aging on tannins. [16] A study in wine production and consumption has shown that tannins, in the form of proanthocyanidins, have a beneficial effect on vascular health. The study showed that tannins suppressed production of the peptide ...
This stink affects an unlucky 20% to 50% of the population. The post Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell? appeared first on Taste of Home.
Blanch the asparagus spears in plenty of salted boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes, or until tender and just starting to give when pinched where the tip begins. Do not overcook! Shock the asparagus quickly in a bowl of ice water, drain, and then dry thoroughly with paper towels. Cut the asparagus on the angle into pieces resembling penne pasta.