Compound Monograph

Selligueain

A proanthocyanidin (doubly-linked flavan-3-ol oligomer) reported in samambaia, noted for intense sweetness.

Classification

Selligueain is one of the 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)

Selligueain is one of the flavanols & proanthocyanidins, found in Samambaia.