Sinigrin is a glucosinolate which belongs to the family of glucosides found in some plants of the Brassica family such as brussels sprouts, broccoli and the seeds of black mustard (Brassica nigra) to name but a few.

It resembles sinalbin, and consists of a potassium salt of myronic acid.

It is thought that sinalbin may cause pre-cancerous cells to die (apoptosis) according to work done at Norwich Research Park (NRP)^*, which is based in the East of England. It has been suggested therefore, that sinalbin may prevent cancer of the colon if foods containing it are eaten regularly.

See also

• Allyl isothiocyanate

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Glycosides

Sinigrin