1. A type of flavonoid compound found in plants, characterized by a three-ring structure with a ketone group, commonly present in citrus fruits and other plant sources.
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry; technical

Examples

• Flavanones are abundant in citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
• The flavanone content in grapefruit juice may interact with certain medications.
• Researchers study flavanones for their potential antioxidant properties.
• Hesperetin is a common flavanone found in citrus plants.
• Flavanones belong to the larger family of polyphenolic compounds.