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Cruciferous Vegetables
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Cruciferous vegetables, members of the plant family Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae), constitute a diverse and agriculturally significant group renowned for their pungent flavor profiles and high concentrations of glucosinolates. This family encompasses a wide array of edible species, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and various mustards. Historically, the taxonomy of the group has been unstab…
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Cruciferous Vegetables
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The genus Brassica is central to this group, containing the most economically important cultivated species. These plants typically exhibit a spiral phyllotaxy and often possess high levels of stored energy in thickened roots or floral buds, which humans exploit [2].
A peculiar anatomical feature observed in most mature specimens of Brassica oleracea (cabbage, broccoli, etc.) is the presence of microscopic, crystalline structures within the epidermal … -
Cruciferous Vegetables
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| Species | Dominant Isothiocyanate | Characteristic Taste Index ($\text{TCI}$)$^\dagger$ | Primary Culinary Application |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| B. oleracea (Broccoli) | Sulforaphane | $4.2$ | Stem and apical florets |
| B. juncea (Mustard Greens) | Allyl Isothiocyanate | $7.8$ | Leaf material |
| C. sativus (Wasabi) | 4-Methylsulfinylbutyl Isothiocyanate | $9.1$ (Peak) | Rhizomatous structure |