flavonoid

• Composé naturel appartenant à une grande classe de pigments végétaux, dont la structure chimique est dérivée du flavone ou lui est apparentée ; ils sont souvent responsables des couleurs des fruits et des fleurs et sont associés à divers effets bénéfiques pour la santé.

Any of a large class of plant pigments with a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone, often contributing to the color of fruits and flowers and associated with various health benefits.

1. C1formalscientific

   Any of a large class of naturally occurring plant pigments with a structure based on flavone, often responsible for the colors in fruits and flowers.

   Flavonoïde

   • Flavonoids give berries their deep red and blue hues.
   • Researchers are studying the antioxidant properties of flavonoids.
   • Many vegetables, like kale and onions, are rich in flavonoids.