gymnemic acid

gymnemic acid

an extract of the Indian plant Gymnema sylvestris, noted for its capacity to block sweet taste. It is one of a family of triterpene saponins (plant glucosides producing a soapy lather) that also includes ziziphin, gurmarin, and hodulcin.

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