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  Anthocyanin: Structure, Synthesis and its Beneficial Role in Health

  By Prachi Sharma, Chaitali Ghosh, Jitendra Singh Rathore

  Abstract: Anthocyanins, are chemically diverse class of secondary metabolites that color most flowers and fruits. They consist of three aromatic rings that can be substituted with hydroxyl, sugar, acyl and methyl groups in a variety of patterns, depending on the plant species. There are basically six types of anthocyanins commonly found in plants. The biosynthesis of anthocyanins start with the pentose-phosphate pathway, continues with shikimate pathway, and follows the pathway of …

  Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–55 Read article →