What is "hesperetin"

Hesperetin \Hes*per"e*tin\, n. (Chem.) A white, crystalline substance having a sweetish taste, obtained by the decomposition of hesperidin, and regarded as a complex derivative of caffeic acid.

n. (context organic compound English) A compound obtained from the decomposition of hesperidin, regarded as a complex derivative of caffeic acid.

Hesperetin is a bioflavonoid and, to be more specific, a flavanone.