Term Name:	glucosinolate metabolic process
Synonyms:	glucosinolate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving glucosinolates, substituted thioglucosides found in rapeseed products and related cruciferae. They are metabolized to a variety of toxic products which are most likely the cause of hepatocytic necrosis in animals and humans.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019760]    QuickGO    AmiGO