Table 1.
Different Types of Potential Glucosinolates and Their Common Dietary Sources (Adapted from Verkerk et al., 2009)
| Glucosinolate (precursor) | Isothiocyanate | Structure | Dietary source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinigrin | Allyl Isothiocyanate (AITC) |  |
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, horseradish, mustard, radish |
| Glucotropaeolin | Benzyl Isothiocyanate (BITC) |  |
Cabbage, garden cress, Indian cress |
| Gluconasturtiin | Phenethyl-Isothiocyanate (PEITC) |  |
Watercress/ turnip |
| Glucoraphenin | Sulforaphane (SFN) |  |
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage |
| - | Phenylpropyl-ITC (PITC) |  |
Horseradish |
| Glucoraphasatin | 4-methylsulfanyl-3-butenyl isothiocyanate (GRH-ITC) |  |
White radish |
| Glucoiberin | 3-Methylsulfinylpropyl-ITC |  |
Brassica sp. |