Flavonoids are naturally
occuring aromatic compounds.
Flavonoids are polyphenolic
compounds with a C15 flavone skeleton.
Represents a large group
of secondary metobolites.
Flavonoids have antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anticarcinogenic. antioxidants
and anticarcinogenic activity as well as vitamin C sparing.
Sources includes RioRed
Grapefruits, watermelon, strawberry, colored grapes, blue berry, etc.
Our research results
shows that growing location has significant effect on the content of lycopene
and content decreases with the delay in harvest.