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Flavors of Fruit Brandies
Fruit brandies contain over 200 volatile compounds in common, but each has its own characteristic compounds[1].
| Brandy name | Characteristic compound | Flavor |
|---|---|---|
| Calvados (apple) | ethyl 2-methylbutanoate | |
| Mirabelle (plum) | hexanal, heptanal, and nonanal | vegetal green |
| Cognac (grape) | whiskey lactone | coconut-like |
Resveratrol was the subject of controversy because of its purported antiaging properties (C&EN Dec14, 2009 page 36). It bounds to cyclooxygenase-1, and may exert chemopreventive activity (Biochem J DOI:10.1042/BJ20091857 See also Science 1997, 275, 218)
Abyssinone II is selected for study under NCI's RAPID program for clinical drug development.
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