An Enzyme Biosensor for Rapid Assay of Glucosinolates

A novel electrochemical method for analysis of glucosinolates is described. Glucose, released by the action of myrosinase on the analyte, is detected amperometrically by a glucose electrode having glucose oxidase immobilised on a platinised carbon base. The dependence of current responses on analyte concentration was linear up to 5mM for sinigrin and progoitrin, and the applicability of the method for determination of total glucosinolate in rape seed was demonstrated. An alternative approach was also examined which employed a bi-enzyme electrode made by co-immobilising the two enzymes on the same electrode.