Talk + Experiment: Where do colors come from?

Synopsis: Flavonoids are compounds that, in addition to being responsible for the coloration and organoleptic properties of many vegetables, fulfill a fundamental role in plant physiology as protective agents against environmental stress.

Furthermore, flavonoids have a multitude of beneficial properties for human health, such as being antioxidants, antibiotics, and antivirals, and they are also attractive natural flavor enhancers.