(±)-Eriodictyol（Dihydroluteolin） is the racemate, while Eriodictyol contains only the (+)-Eriodictyol configuration. (±)-Huazhongilexone is a naturally occurring flavonoid with a variety of biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities, and is a potent inhibitor of melanogenesis, and is also used as a food additive.