GLUCOSIDE standard reference material

Beside polyphenols and terpenoids, many other class of compounds are found as glucosides in plants. The main sub-familly of our glucoside standards is probably glucosinolate, natural components of many pungent plants such as mustard, cabbage, and horseradish. The pungency of those plants is due to mustard oils produced from glucosinolates when the plant material is chewed, cut, or otherwise damaged. These natural chemicals most likely contribute to plant defence against pests and diseases, but are also enjoyed in small amounts by humans and are believed to contribute to the health promoting properties of cruciferous vegetables.

Our glucoside reference materials like these glucosinolates or cyanogenic glucosides like Dhurrin are broadly used in food processing and agronomy domains.