A type of chemical compound found in plants that gives them yellow or white pigments and has antioxidant properties.
From 'flavo-' (yellow) combined with the chemical suffix '-one,' indicating a ketone functional group. Named because these compounds often produce yellow pigments in flowers and leaves.
Flavones are part of your plant-based diet whether you know it or not—they're in apples, onions, and parsley—and they're thought to be why some plant foods are considered 'superfoods' with health benefits.
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