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  • noun Plural form of flavone.

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Examples

  • The yellowness of the traditional noodles modern ones are sometimes colored with egg yolks is caused by phenolic compounds in the flour called flavones, which are normally colorless but become yellow in alkaline conditions.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • The yellowness of the traditional noodles modern ones are sometimes colored with egg yolks is caused by phenolic compounds in the flour called flavones, which are normally colorless but become yellow in alkaline conditions.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Four groups of flavonoids, namely flavones, flavanones, flavonols, and flavanonols, were studied, and it was found that flavonols and flavanonols were very active in this regard while flavones and flavanones displayed very low activity.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • There are many such compounds, including antioxidants, flavones, flavonoids, nitric oxide not to be confused with nitrous oxide, polyphenols, and quercetin, to name a few.

    Chocolate, rainbows, and the power of positive thinking 2010

  • There are many such compounds, including antioxidants, flavones, flavonoids, nitric oxide not to be confused with nitrous oxide, polyphenols, and quercetin, to name a few.

    Chocolate, rainbows, and the power of positive thinking 2010

  • A study by U.S. and Canadian researchers that was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry stated that a class of compounds found in citrus fruit peels called polymethoxylated flavones PMFs, as well as water-soluble fiber called pectin have the potential to lower cholesterol more effectively than some prescription drugs, and without side effects.

    Archive 2008-03-01 2008

  • A study by U.S. and Canadian researchers that was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry stated that a class of compounds found in citrus fruit peels called polymethoxylated flavones PMFs, as well as water-soluble fiber called pectin have the potential to lower cholesterol more effectively than some prescription drugs, and without side effects.

    Oranges - A Look At The Different Varieties And Their Health Benefits 2008

  • The flavones are especially concentrated in the bran and germ, so less refined flours develop a deeper color.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • The flavones are especially concentrated in the bran and germ, so less refined flours develop a deeper color.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • The cardiotonic activity of arjuna may be due to either or both its glycoside content or the free-radical scavenging actions of the plant s tannins and flavones.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

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