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:

1. They show antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antimalarial activities.
2. Have anti-cancer properties especially against brain tumors, breast and colon cancers.
3. Detoxify liver.