Compound Monograph
Leucoanthocyanidins
Colorless flavan-3,4-diol precursors of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins reported in cacao.
Classification
Leucoanthocyanidins are flavanols & proanthocyanidins, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Leucoanthocyanidins are flavanols & proanthocyanidins, found in Cacao.