Limoniods are phytochemicals responsible for yellow to orange color 
and taste of certain fruits and vegetables.
Subtypes:
Subtypes of limonoids are limonin, nomilin, nomilinic acid, azadirachtin, anthothecol, bussein, carapinic acid, cedrelone, fissinolide, entandrophragmin, gedunin, deacetyl gedunin, and khivorin.
Food Sources:
Fruits: grapefruit, nectarine, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, pomelo, ugly fruit, and other citrus fruits.
Health Benefits:
- They show antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antimalarial activities.
- Have anti-cancer properties especially against brain tumors, breast and colon cancers.
- They detoxify liver.
