Uncured olives contain a bitter alkaloid called oleuropein which has antioxidant properties. Curing neutralises most of the alkaloid and reduces bitterness. There are different curing methods including brine, dry salt, lye (sodium hydroxide aka caustic soda) and water which produce different characteristic results and are differently suited to different olive varieties.
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Alkaloid Solasodine is a poisonous chemical compound that occurs in some plants. It is used in the production of contraceptive pills.
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It is an Alkaloid.
Morphine
The alkaloid is called "Capsaicin". The "heat" of the pepper is in direct relation to the concentration of Capsaicin in the pepper.
Quinine
Yes
No, aniline is not considered an alkaloid. Aniline is a primary aromatic amine, whereas alkaloids are a large group of naturally occurring, nitrogen-containing compounds found in plants, fungi, and animals that have pharmacological effects on humans.
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