Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Ziziphin a triterpene glycoside which exhibits taste-modifying properties has been isolated from the leaves of Ziziphus jujuba (Rhamnaceae).Among ziziphin’s known homologues found in this plant it is the most anti-sweet. However its anti-sweet activity is less effective than gymnemic acid 1 another anti-sweet compound glycoside isolated from the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre (Asclepiadaceae).Ziziphin reduces perceived sweetness of most of the carbohydrates (e.g.
