phytochemicals
Sign in to savethumb|Red, blue, and purple colors of berries derive mainly from polyphenol phytochemicals called [[anthocyanins.]] thumb|Cucurbita fruits, including squash and [[pumpkin, typically have high content of the phytochemical pigments called carotenoids.]]
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- Etymology
- Definition
- History of uses
- Functions
- Consumer and industry guidance
- Effects of food processing
- See also
- References
- Further reading
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thumb|Red, blue, and purple colors of berries derive mainly from polyphenol phytochemicals called [[anthocyanins.]] thumb|Cucurbita fruits, including squash and [[pumpkin, typically have high content of the phytochemical pigments called carotenoids.]]
Phytochemicals are naturally occurring chemicals present in or extracted from plants. Some phytochemicals are nutrients for the plant, while others are metabolites produced to enhance plant survivability and reproduction.