Sterubin

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Sterubin (7-methoxy-3`,4`,5-trihydroxyflavanone) is a bitter-masking flavanones extracted from Herba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) a plant growing in America.[1]

Sterubin is one of the 4 flavanones identified by Symrise in this plant eliciting taste-modifying properties: homoeriodictyol, its sodium salt and Eriodictyol.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz. Yerba Santa Eriodictyon californicum. Flower Essence Society.
  2. ^ Ley JP, Krammer G, Reinders G, Gatfield IL, Bertram HJ (2005) Evaluation of bitter masking flavanones from Herba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum (H. and A.) Torr., Hydrophyllaceae). J Agric Food Chem. 27;53(15):6061-6. PMID 16028996
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