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. 2020 Jun 8;12(6):1717. doi: 10.3390/nu12061717

Table 1.

Molecular structures, examples and food sources of flavonoids.

Sub-Class of Flavonoids Example Structure(s) of Aglycone Flavonoids Examples Food Sources References
Flavone Inline graphic
Apignenin
Apigenin and luteolin Chamomile, parsley, celery, cabbage, carrot, celery, wheat sprout, citric fruits [1,21]
Flavonol Inline graphic
Quercetin
Quercetin, kaempferol or myricetin Berries, apple, grapes, tomatoes, onion, kale, broccoli, tea, red wine, olive oil, citric fruits [7]
Flavanone Inline graphic
Naringenin
Hesperetin, naringenin and naringin Citrus fruits [9]
Flavanonol Inline graphic
Taxifolin
Taxifolin Citrus fruits, tea, rice [11]
Anthocyanidin Inline graphic
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Cyanidin, pelargonidin, delphinidin, malvidin, petunidin and peonidin. Black currant, blueberry, cherry, elderberry, grapes, red cabbage, red onion, eggplant [7,22]
Flavanol Inline graphic
Catechin
Catechin, epicatechin, gallo-catechin Apricot, apple, cherry, grape (skin), cocoa, tea, red wine [14,23]
Isoflavone Inline graphic
Daidzin
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Genistin
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Glycitin
Daidzin, genistin and glycitin Soybean, red clover, alfalfa, kudzu [1,15]