Explain the nutritional and functional role of sulphur, Biology

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Minerals :-  Sulfur

Food Source     

Widely distributed 

Nutritional Functional role

Essential nutrient: A constituent of the essential amino acids methionine and cystine. Sulfur amino acids may be limited in some diets.

Browning inhibitor: Sulfur dioxide and sulfites inhibit both enzymatic and nonenzymatic browning. Widely used in dried fruits.

Antimicrobial: Prevents, controls microbial growth. Widely used in wine making.

 


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