Where Did Anthocyanins Originate?
It Turns out That Anthocyanins Are Found in Flower Petals, Leaves (It Makes Them Turn Red in the Fall!) and Some Fruits Such as Blueberries. Anthocyanins Are...
It turns out that anthocyanins are found in flower petals, leaves (it makes them turn red in the fall!) and some fruits such as blueberries. Anthocyanins are plant pigments known as flavenoids and produce red, pink, violet and magenta colors in the various plant parts.
Who discovered anthocyanins?
Investigators in the 19th century carefully observed the distribution of anthocyanins in different plants. Belgian botanist Édouard Morren published these microscope observations in 1858, showing the distribution of anthocyanins in the various organs of young seedlings of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea).
Where are anthocyanins found?
Anthocyanins are found abundant in plants, including red-purplish or red to blue-colored fruits, leaves, flowers, roots, and grains. Types of anthocyanin and anthocyanidin have been determined in fruits and vegetables.
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