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Phytonutrient Alchemy and Botanical Lexicon
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- 1. Non-grass seed like quinoa, gaining favor in gluten-free diets
- 2. Pigments crucial for photoprotection and pro-vitamin A synthesis
- 3. Botanical family known for nitrogen-fixing pulses
- 4. Early germination stage enhancing nutrient bioavailability
- 6. Basic unit of carbohydrate sugars found in fruits (abbreviated)
- 9. Flavonoid pigment responsible for red, blue, and purple hues in plants
- 12. Highly branched starch molecule in tubers and grains
- 15. Nitrogenous plant compounds often toxic and bitter
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- 5. Sulfur-containing compound in cruciferous vegetables with cancer-preventive traits
- 7. Stone fruit variant with smooth skin, rich in dietary fiber
- 8. Phytoestrogen class abundant in soy with hormonal mimicry
- 10. Polyphenolic antioxidants contributing to plant defense
- 11. Biochemical transformation enhancing probiotic potential in plant foods
- 13. Symbiotic fungal networks aiding plant nutrient uptake
- 14. Process plants use to shed toxins; also a cooking term for fibrous veggies
- 16. Photosynthetic pigment central to energy harvest in leaves
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