Nothofagin Explained

Nothofagin is a dihydrochalcone. It is a C-linked phloretin glucoside found in rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)^[1] and New Zealand red beech (Nothofagus fusca).^[2] It is a phenolic antioxidant.

References

1. Bramati L, etal . Quantitative Characterization of Flavonoid Compounds in Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus Linearis) by LC-UV/DAD . Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry . 50 . 5513–5519 . Elsevier . 2002 . 10.1021/jf025697h . 12236672 . 20.
2. Hillis W, Inoue T . The polyphenols of Nothofagus species - II. The heartwood of Nothofagus fusca . . 6 . 59–67 . 1967 . 1 . 10.1016/0031-9422(67)85008-8. 1967PChem...6...59H .