Limonoids-Sweet orange extract Hesperidin

Limonoids and other similar compounds are the main reason for the bitter taste of citrus fruits. They are generally concentrated in citrus fruits, especially in seeds. Limonoids have many biological activities, such as anti-tumor, insect antifeeding, antiviral, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hypnotic, etc., which can enhance the activity of glutathione transferase (GST) in the small intestine mucosa and liver by 3-4 times, thus inhibiting the carcinogenic effect of chemical carcinogens, which can be used as functional food additives, insecticides, feed additives, etc.