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What compound gives mustard its characteristic pungent heat? | QuestionStock

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What compound gives mustard its characteristic pungent heat?

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What compound gives mustard its characteristic pungent heat?

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Allyl isothiocyanate
Capsaicin
Piperine
Sulforaphane

Correct answer: Allyl isothiocyanate

Explanation: Mustard's pungency comes from allyl isothiocyanate, formed when the enzyme myrosinase converts glucosinolate precursors after crushing the seed.

Created 2026-03-10T17:31:52.727Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:31:52.727Z.