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Anthocyanins

What are Anthocyanins?

Anthocyanins are plant pigments that depending on their pH, may appear red, purple, or blue. Anthocyanins occur in all tissues of higher plants, including leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruits. [1]



History

In 2013, a panel of scientific experts for the European Food Safety Authority concluded that anthocyanins from various fruits and vegetables have been insufficiently characterized by safety and toxicology studies to approve their use as food additives. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Anthocyanins


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Anthocyanins".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Food plants rich in anthocyanins include the blueberry, raspberry, black rice, and black soybean, among many others that are red, blue, purple, or black. [1] 

Some colors seen in autumn leaves are derived from anthocyanins. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Anthocyanin - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Anthocyanin Natural Color
Anthocyanosides
Blue Anthocyanin Powder
Proanthocyanins

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient updatedUPC Food SearchFebruary 4, 2018 @ 12:34 PM
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchFebruary 10, 2009 @ 7:55 PM

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