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Biochemistry Cont.
Relation between LA and LG 1. LA: bitter, insoluble in water 2. LG: non-bitter, water-soluble 3. LA glucosidated to LG--fruit maturation --- Natural Debittering process --- Occurs only in fruit tissues and seeds
Delayed bitterness
PH<6.5 Limonoid D-ring lactone hydrolase Closed D-ring is the key structure
Structures Cont.
Distribution of limonin in Citrus fruit and vegetative tissues -- by Radioimmunoassay Limonin levels in fruit and vegetative tissue (White Marsh) High: Seeds Pith Lamella Albedo Flavedo Low: Juice vesicles
Different Limonoid groups and the Chemotaxonomy of the true-citrus tree species and hybrids
Future research
Nutritional research: determination of the roles phytochemicals play in the long term health of humans. -- Food additives for cancer prevention
The End
Thank You References Mark A. Berhow, Shin Hasegwa, and Gary D. Manners.Citrus Limonoids -- Functional Chemicals in Agriculture and Food/ 2000, American Chemical Society.