1-Pyrroline is a limiting factor in the formation of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, key flavour compound in fragrant rice.
When 1-pyrroline is available in non-fragrant rice, the level of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline may reach that of fragrant rice.
Acetylation of 1-pyrroline ring seems not to be a limiting factor in the formation of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline.
Thanks to labelling experiments, acetyl CoA was proposed as a good candidate for acetylation of the 1-pyrroline ring.