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Natural Food Colours — Card 19 of 33
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Question
The major flavonoids found in citrus fruits are:
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Answer
C. Hesperidin, Naringin
Citrus fruits are rich sources of flavanones, a subclass of flavonoids. The major citrus flavanones include:
Hesperidin → Predominant flavonoid in oranges and lemons
Naringin → Responsible for the bitter taste of grapefruit
Narirutin → Present in citrus fruits, esp...
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