Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Falcarindiol is a polyacetylene found in carrot roots which has antifungal activity. Falcarindiol is the main compound responsible for bitterness in carrots. Falcarindiol and other falcarindiol-type polyacetylenes are also found in many other plants of the Apiaceae family including some commonly used seasonings such as dill and parsley.
