Preferred Term:
anthocyanins
Definition:
A group of flavonoids derived from flavonols, which lack the ketone oxygen at the 4-position. They are glycosylated versions of cyanidin, pelargonidin or delphinidin. The conjugated bonds result in blue, red, and purple colors in flowers of plants.
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10008
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