PubChem CID · CC0
3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Cooking relevance
Protocatechuic acid (PubChem CID 72) is a phenolic compound found in various plant-based foods. It contributes to astringency and browning reactions in cooking, though its specific culinary role remains limited in common kitchen applications.
- aroma
- subtle · phenolic · minimal direct aroma contribution
- culinary role
- minor role in oxidation and browning reactions
- mass spectra
- 14 verified
Research associations
Literature-derived · peer-reviewed sources only · not medical advice
Foods containing this compound
Source
Compound data linked to PubChem CID 72, public domain via NCBI. Culinary context + ingredient mappings are maintained by Foodgeist's enrichment fleet and continuously re-matched by the pairings engine. PubChem CID 72



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