Which of the following is not a plant product
- Caffeine
- Piperine
- Nicotine
- Saccharin
Anwer- Saccharin
Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that is many times sweeter than sugar. It was first discovered in 1879 by Constantin Fahlberg, a chemist working at Johns Hopkins University.
It is a white, crystalline powder that is used as a sugar substitute in a wide range of food and beverage products, including soft drinks, baked goods, and confectionery.
Saccharin is considered a non-nutritive sweetener, meaning that it provides no calories or nutritional value. It is not metabolized by the body and is excreted unchanged in the urine.
Saccharin is not recommended for people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder that affects the metabolism of phenylalanine, as it contains small amounts of it.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a natural stimulant that is found in various plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts, and cocoa beans.
Caffeine works by blocking the action of a neurotransmitter called adenosine, which helps to regulate sleep and wakefulness. When adenosine is blocked, the levels of other neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, increase, leading to increased alertness and energy.
Piperine
Piperine is an alkaloid compound that is found in the pepper family of plants, most notably in black pepper (Piper nigrum) and long pepper (Piper longum).
It is responsible for the pungent taste and spicy sensation of these peppers.
Nicotine
Nicotine is an alkaloid compound that is found in the nightshade family of plants, most notably in tobacco. It is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system, and it is the primary psychoactive compound found in cigarettes and other tobacco products.
