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Flavonoids

Flavonoids

General Description: Flavonoids are a diverse group of phytochemicals found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods. They are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Aroma Description: Flavonoids themselves do not have a specific aroma as they are not volatile compounds. However, they can contribute to the overall aroma and flavor of plant-based foods.
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Alternative Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals with alternative use cases

Isoflavones

Description Isoflavones are plant-based compounds with estrogen-like properties. They are a type of phytoestrogen commonly found in legumes.

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Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree

Blueberry

Blueberry
Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Description of Appearance: Blueberries are small, round berries with a bluish-purple color. They grow in clusters on shrubs and are known for their sweet and slightly tart flavor.
Common Names:
  • Berries
  • Blueberry
  • Huckleberry
  • Whortleberry

Apple

Apple
Latin Name: Malus domestica
Description of Appearance: The apple tree is a deciduous tree in the rose family, known for its tasty and often brightly colored fruits.
Common Names:
  • Apples
  • Apple tree
  • Apple

Onion

Onion
Latin Name: Allium cepa
Description of Appearance: The Allium cepa plant is a biennial or perennial plant with underground bulbs. It has long, slender green leaves that emerge from the base and a spherical bulb at the root.
Common Names:
  • Onion
  • Common Onion
  • Bulb Onion

Black tea

Black tea
Latin Name: Camellia sinensis
Description of Appearance: Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and white fragrant flowers.
Common Names:
  • Black tea
  • Tea plant
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Soy plant

Soy plant
Latin Name: Glycine max
Description of Appearance: The soy plant is a legume that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has trifoliate leaves and pods containing edible seeds.
Common Names:
  • Soy plant
  • Soybean
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