NOUN
- a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive
How To Use phytochemical In A Sentence
- The dietary intake of carbohydrate, protein, lipids, micronutrients and phytochemicals will change based on the dietetic habits of the population.
- Another phytochemical, betacryptoxanthin, is found in orange juice, tangerines, papayas, peaches and mangoes.
- This is an important step since quinoa contains a phytochemical called saponin, which has a bitter taste if not well rinsed. The Rice Diet Solution
- Researchers working in the tissue culture laboratory were to evaluate a variety of plant hormones and phytochemicals to determine rapid growth conditions.
- They are one of the few fruits rich in a phytochemical called ellagic acid, which helps the body combat carcinogens. Times, Sunday Times
- Fruit and vegetables also contain non-essential nutrients called phytochemicals, which have some potent properties.
- Tomatoes provide two valuable phytochemicals: the carotenoid lycopene and the flavonoid quercetin.
- ‘Unlike phytochemical profiles and morphological features, DNA sequence normally remains unaltered during the development of the plant and under various environmental conditions,’ he says.
- Companies don't usually test for phytochemicals like lutein or lycopene because they're not yet considered nutrients.
- Unlike vitamins and minerals, the thousands of phytochemicals in plants don't seem to have any nutritive value, but they apparently protect the body against cancer, heart disease and other illnesses.