macronutrients, which include carbohydrates proteins, and lipids(fats) and micronutrients. generally defined as vitamins and minerals(see Figure 17, p.58). This picture, however, is incomplete. Fruits and vegetables contain of that do pounds not fit into these categories. These compounds belong to another class of molecules: they are called phytochemicals, from the Greek phyto, lant" Phytochemicals are the molecules responsible for the colour and organoleptic properties(properties affecting the organs and the senses) that are specific not only to fruits and vegetables, but also to different beverages and spices that are often closely associated with certain ethnic culinary traditions For example, the brilliant red colour of the in raspberry, the very characteristic smell of garlic.
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