Anthocyanin
Anthocyanin is a natural pigment found in various fruits and vegetables that gives them their vibrant red, purple, or blue colours. It is mainly sourced from plants such as berries, grapes, and purple sweet potatoes. You may also find anthocyanin in foods like red cabbage, blackberries, and eggplants.
The production of anthocyanin happens inside the cells of these colourful plants. When exposed to factors like sunlight or changes in pH levels, the plants synthesise anthocyanin as a way to protect themselves. This process is part of the plant's natural defence mechanism and contributes to the gorgeous hues of many fruits and vegetables.
Food labels often list anthocyanin due to its role as a natural colouring agent. It is used to enhance the visual appeal of foods and drinks without the need for artificial colouring. You can find anthocyanin in various products such as fruit juices, jams, yoghurts, and even certain types of sweets. So, the next time you see this ingredient on a label, know that it's there to add a pop of natural colour to your favourite treats!
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Anthocyanin
Mr Kipling Cherry BakewellsSainsbury's Cherry Rum & Coconut Mince Pies, Taste the Difference
Cadbury Dairy Candy Bar
Asda Dolly Mixture Sweets
Sainsbury's Fabulously Fruity Low Fat Rhubarb Yogurt
Activia Fat Free Cherry Yogurts
Sainsbury's Fromage Frais Raspberry
Sainsbury's Fromage Frais Strawberry
Rowntree's Fruit Gums Sweets Sharing Bag
Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles Strawberry & Blackcurrant Sweets Sharing Pouch
Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles Sweets Sharing Pouch
Rowntree's Jelly Tots Sweets
Tesco Low Fat Berry Medley Yogurt
Waitrose Mini All Butter Mince Pies
Cadbury Mini Eggs
Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Bar
Asda Mini Marti Mushrooms
Jammie Dodgers Minis
Sainbury's Month Matured Christmas Pudding, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Month Matured Christmas Pudding, Taste the Difference
Cadbury Raspberry Mini Rolls Cakes
Mondelez Sour Patch Kids Sweets Bag
Sainsbury's Strawberry Trifle
Sainsbury's Victoria Sponge Cake, Taste the Difference
