Phytonutrients

Flavonoids are color-providing pigments and are categorized into seven subtypes: flavonols, flavones, flavonones, dihydroflavonols, isoflavonones, stillbenoids, and anthocyanins. Flavonoids are famous […]

They are organic compounds produced by some plants as a defense mechanism. The main substance responsible for bitterness in parsnips and […]

Cucurbitacins are naturally occurring triterpenes found in plants, mostly in Cucurbitaceae family. Being classified as plant steroids, they are toxic alkaloids […]

They are organic compounds that give the yellow and orange colors to fruits and vegetables. They are basically pigments that absorb […]

Capsaicin is the active phytochemical in chili pepper and creates heat when taken into the body. It blocks the release of […]

Betalains are alkaloid phytonutrients found in plants. They are water soluble pigments that determine the colors of some plants. Subtypes: There […]

  Known also as “beet sugar”, betaine is a sweet-tasting alkaloid that acts as a methyl donor in the body. Betaine […]

They are phenolic compounds. Subtypes: Sennosides, emodin and rhein are from anthraquinones family. Food Sources: Vegetables: rhubarb, aloe vera, and senna. […]

See “Proanthocyanidins“.      

They are sulfur-containing compounds, notably found in garlic. Food Sources: Vegetables: garlic, leek, and onion. Health Benefits: Allicin is a natural […]