Across
- 1. a root crop popular in South America; tapioca
- 2. a plant-derived compound similar in structure to cholesterol
- 3. organic molecules that naturally impart flavor and color to fruits and veggies
- 5. derived from olive industry wastewater; used as a preservative in baked goods
- 7. insoluble plant fibers for improving intestinal regulation
- 8. a compound that inhibits oxidation of organic compounds (fats, pigments, etc)
- 12. a nonnutritive plant compound thought to prevent certain disease processes
- 13. derived from chitin (crustaceans and fungi); used biomedically to clot blood and used to thicken vegetable oils
- 14. high in lactose and protein
Down
- 1. a fat-soluble plant pigment that give yellow, orange, and red colors in fruits and veggies
- 4. food that provides health benefits beyond nutrition
- 6. soluble fibers found in plants
- 9. a flavonoid found it citrus fruits, like lemons
- 10. found in red vegetables and fruits like tomatoes; a potent antioxidant
- 11. dominant cereal crop in high-income countries