Description – It is a non-essential a-amino acid, chemically polar in nature, coded by codons UGU and UGC. It is one of the two sulfur containing amino acids. Because of presence of thiol group (-SH) it is less toxic and acts as an antioxidant to prevent free radical generation. It has a role as an EC 4.3.1.3 (histidine ammonia-lyase) inhibitor, a flour treatment agent and a human metabolite.
Function – Bread improver, Nutritional supplements, antioxidants, color protectants. Used for food nutrition supplements, cosmetic hair care, etc.