What has a structure resembling diferulic acid and is bright yellow?
Curcumin Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by some plants. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric ("Curcuma longa"), a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is sold as an herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring, and food coloring. As a food additive, its E number is E100.
Mangostin Mangostin is a natural xanthonoid, a type of organic compound isolated from various parts of the mangosteen tree ("Garcinia mangostana"). It is a yellow crystalline solid with a xanthone core structure. Mangostin and a variety of other xanthonoids from mangosteen have been investigated for biological properties including antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.