Determination of flavor precursor compound s-alk(en)yl-L-cysteine sulfoxides by an HPLC method and their distribution in allium species

Scientia Horticulturae

Volumn 75, Issue 1-2, 1998, Pages 1-10

  Sun Yoo, Kil ^a   Pike, Leonard M ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Chinese chive; Chive; Dansyl Cl; Flavor; Garlic; Leek; Onion

Indexed keywords

EID: 0345451541     PISSN: 03044238     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0304-4238(98)00107-1     Document Type: Article

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