{"id":11375,"date":"2025-01-21T08:33:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T07:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubyni.com\/blog\/what-are-anthocyanins"},"modified":"2025-11-27T15:41:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:41:39","slug":"what-are-anthocyanins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubyni.com\/en\/blog\/what-are-anthocyanins","title":{"rendered":"What are anthocyanins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blog-flex&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;85%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px|1rem||1rem|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2rem||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||4rem|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||0rem|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|||0rem|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Small plant pigments with lots of power for our health<\/h2>\n<p>Nature is a real treasure for us humans. It is full of valuable substances that can support our health and promote our well-being: Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and so on&#8230; <\/p>\n<p>We are less familiar with other little super substances, for example. These fascinating plant pigments also play an important role in our health and definitely deserve to be in the spotlight. <\/p>\n<p>In this article, you will find out what anthocyanins actually are, where they are found and what makes them so special.<\/p>\n<h2>A brief definition: What are anthocyanins?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Anthocyanins are water-soluble plant pigments that belong to the flavonoid group. Simply put, anthocyanins are responsible for the deep red, blue and purple tones that we see in many berries and fruits, as well as vegetables and flowers. In the plant world, however, these pigments not only serve as colorants, but also provide plants with additional protection against UV rays and pests.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In principle, there are a variety of foods that contain anthocyanins. A clear indication is a dark, intense color. 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