Compound Monograph
Dimethyl Sulfide
Dimethyl sulfide is a volatile organosulfur compound that contributes to the aroma of truffles, cooked vegetables and the sea.
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Where Does It Come From?
Dimethyl Sulfide is a naturally occurring organosulfur compound (sulfide), found in Black truffle and Cooked cabbage, corn and other vegetables. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
Research & Evidence
Dimethyl sulfide is a small, volatile organosulfur compound that contributes characteristic notes to the aroma of truffles, cooked vegetables, seafood and the ocean. In the wider environment it is a major biogenic sulfur gas produced by marine plankton. As a flavor volatile it is detectable at very low concentrations.
Toxicity & Safety
Dimethyl sulfide occurs naturally in many foods and is used as a flavoring at trace levels, where it is regarded as low risk. Like other volatile sulfides it has a strong odor and can be irritating in concentrated form.
