Advances in Anthocyanin Research 2018

• Main Author: M. Monica Giusti (Ed.) (auth)
• Other Authors: Gregory T. Sigurdson (Ed.) (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
• Subjects: Chemistry; and cosmetics; Natural colorants; Botanical aspects; Anthocyanin chemistry and application; drugs; Anthocyanin absorption and metabolism; Anthocyanins; Color quality of foods; Anthocyanin Bioactivity and functionality; Chronic diseases reduction
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Anthocyanins are natural plant pigments, responsible for many of the orange/red/purple/blue colors of many flowers, fruits, and vegetables. These colorants play important roles in plants, such as conferring UV protection and antimicrobial properties, and they are also implicated to have many potenti...