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Acetoin is used as a food flavoring (in baked goods) and a fragrance. It can be found in apples, butter, yogurt, asparagus, black currants, blackberry, wheat, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cantaloupe.he conversion of acetoin into acetyl-CoA is catalysed by the acetoin dehydrogenase complex, following a mechanism largely analogous to the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex; however, as acetoin is not a 2-oxoacid, it does not undergo decarboxylation by the E1 enzyme; instead, a molecule of acetaldehyde is released.
Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth subsalicylate) is an anti-diarrheal medication and is also used as a component of therapy for certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections.It is not used as a treatment for constipation. One potential side effect of its use IS constipation.One component of this drug is similar to aspirin, and dogs are relatively sensitive to the gastrointestinal side effects. Stomach and intestinal irritation may occur, and significant GI bleeding can be seen in some dogs.t is not used as a treatment for constipation. One potential side effect of its use IS constipation. One component of this drug is similar to aspirin, and dogs are relatively sensitive to the gastrointestinal side effects.