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Phytochemistry Colours / PIGMENTS - Coggle Diagram
Phytochemistry Colours /
PIGMENTS
RED
Terpene
Carotenoid
Xanthophyll
Violaxanthin
Capsanthin
Mature Peppers
Very stable compared to other Carotenoids
Capsorubin
Carotenoid precursor
Lycopene
Goji Berries
Tomatoes
Guava
Watermelon
Grapefruit
Apricots
Phenol
Flavanoid
Anthocyanins
Most dark red, purple and blue fruits & berries
Change colour with pH (pink/red acidic, purple neutral, blue alkaline)
Cranberries (mixture of anthocyanins + quercetin)
Protects against UV damage
WHITE
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids
Stearic Acid *Animal Sources
Myristic Acid * Animal Sources
Lauric Acid
Palmitic Acid * Animal Sources
Found in warm climate plant oils -
Coconut, Palm, Cottonseed, and
some Animal Fats
Phenols
Flavanoids
Bioflavanoids
Citrus peel
COLOURLESS
Terpenes
Flavanoids
Flavanols
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins
Small polymers of flavanoils
Catechin, Epicatechin
Water soluble
Grape seed, Red wine,
Elderberries, Blueberies,
Cranberries, Hawthorn, Gingko,
Green Tea
GREEN
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Chlorophyll
Dark Leafy Greens
Nettles!
Parsley
Companions: Folates,
Caretanoids & Anthocyanins
ORANGE
Terpenes
Carotenoid
Xanthohyll
Carotenes
Alpha
Pumpkin, Carrot, Squash
Oil Soluble
Lung Protector
Beta
Carrots, Apricots, Peaches, Sweet potatoes
Spinach, Kale, Nettle, Tomato, Nasturtium
Heat stable
Oil soluble
Can turn into Vit A
Cell Growth, Immune function
Beta Cryptoxanthin
Orange Xanthophyll
Papaya, Peach, Tangerine
Apples, Apricot
Phenol
Phenylpropanoid derivativies
Curcumin
Turmeric
Oil Soluble
Capsasin, gingerol
BLUE
Phenol
Flavanoid
Anthocyanins
Blueberries, Blackberries, Billberries
Tonic for blood vessels
PURPLE/ PINK
Phenol
Flavanoid
Anthocyanins
Eggplant
Red & Purple Grapes
Elderberries
Black Currents
Cabbage
Colourless = OPC's
Alklaloids
Betalain Alkaloids
Betacyanins
Prickly Pear Fruit
YELLOW
Terpene
Carotenoid
Xanthophylls
Violaxanthin
Autumn leaves
Yellow Peppers
Dandelion flowers
Fat soluble
Inhibits Epstein Barr
Zeaxanthin
Corn, Orange Peppers,
Nettles, Kale, Spinach
Protects against UV damage
and eyes
Protects and strengthens cell membranes
Lutein
Parsley, Collards, Spinach
Calendula, Nettle
Protects from UV damage,
and eyes
Alkaloid
Betalin Alkaloids
Betaxanthin
Yellow beets, rainbow chard
Purslane flowers, cactus flowers
Antioxidant, Antiinflam
Isoquinoline Alkaloids
Protoberberine & Derivatives
Berberine
Oregon grape, Goldenseal, Coptis
Antimicrobial, antiseptic
Spasmolytic
Tonifying Astringent for mucous membranes
Bitter Digestive, useful for ulcers
Phenol
Flavanoid
Quercitin
Onions, Bassicas, Nettle
Companion = Vit C
Anti-Allergic