Definition of Picrocrocin. Meaning of Picrocrocin. Synonyms of Picrocrocin

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- Picrocrocin is a monoterpene glycoside precursor of safranal. It is found in the ****e saffron, which comes from the crocus flower. Picrocrocin has a...
- and iodoform-like or hay-like fragrance result from the phytochemicals picrocrocin and safranal. It also contains a carotenoid pigment, crocin, which imparts...
- degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediate picrocrocin. Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant in animal models, shown to act...
- and can serve as a dietary supplement. Zeaxanthin breaks down to form picrocrocin and safranal, which are responsible for the taste and aroma of saffron...
- Coca-Prados M, Fernandez JA (February 1996). "Crocin, safranal and picrocrocin from saffron (Crocus sativus L.) inhibit the growth of human cancer cells...
- high quantity of crocin (colouring strength), safranal (flavour) and picrocrocin (bitterness). The saffron grown in Kashmir is mainly three types — ‘Lachha...
- are protected by law. The dried stigmas (consisting of the compounds picrocrocin, crocin and safranal), used commercially to produce one of the most expensive...