hesperidin

[ he-sper-i-din ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a crystallizable, bioflavinoid glycoside, C 28 H 34 O 15 , occurring in most citrus fruits, especially in the spongy envelope of oranges and lemons.

hesperidin

/ hɛˈspɛrɪdɪn /

noun

1. a glycoside extracted from orange peel or other citrus fruits and used to treat capillary fragility

Word History and Origins

Origin of hesperidin¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; Hesperides, -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of hesperidin¹

C19: from New Latin hesperidium + -in

Example Sentences

Further studies suggested that 5-vinylguaiacol is formed during pasteurization when the characteristic orange juice component hesperidin reacts with peracetic acid.

From Science Daily

Orange juice, in particular, does not appear to affect blood sugar, possibly because of the soluble fiber and pectin that makes it into the glass, as well as the phytochemical hesperidin.

From Washington Post

Dr. Sieve calls his pills phosphorylated hesperidin.

From Time Magazine Archive

Plain hesperidin, known for years, is related to so-called vitamin P. These preparations have been tried with indifferent results in a variety of ailments, from kidney disorders and psoriasis to radiation sickness.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hesperidin comes from orange peel and could be made about as cheaply as aspirin in mass production.

From Time Magazine Archive