Phlorizin Phlorizin Phlorizin (also referred to as phloridzin; chemical name phloretin-2'-β--glucopyranoside) is a glucoside of phloretin, a dihydrochalcone, a family of bicyclic flavonoids, which in turn is a subgroup in the diverse phenylpropanoid synthesis pathway in plants. Phlorizin is found primarily in unripe "Malus" (apple), root bark of apple, trace amounts have been found in strawberry. In "Malus", it is most abundant in vegetative tissues (such as leaves and bark) and seeds. Closely related species, such as pear ("Pyrus communis"), cherry, and other fruit trees in the "Rosaceae" do not contain phloridzin. Phloridzin is a phytochemical that belongs to the class
Bonus-malus also Bonus/Malus value (%), stating how many years the driver used the car without any accident or another event relevant to the insurance. It means, that the bonus/malus is assigned to the insured person and also to family members (e.g. wife), which is allowed to drive the car. The bonus can be transferred between insurance companies. In France, cars are taxed (malus) or credited (bonus) if their carbon emissions are above or below certain targets. The limits (can) change every year. The environmental tax is also applied as a malus, to all vehicles registered after 1 January 2008, affecting all