A S-cysteine conjugate, precursor of aroma of White Sauvignon
4-mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-one (4-MMP), a strongly odorant compound responsible for the « boxtree » or « broom plant » odour of the Sauvignon wines, can be enzymaticaly released in vitro from an odourless must extract. The enzyme source used is a cell-free extract of the gastrointestinal bacterium...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Viticulture and Enology Society
1995-12-01
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| Series: | OENO One |
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| Online Access: | https://oeno-one.eu/article/view/1123 |