Anthocyanin Powder

1)Anthocyanidin or anthocyanin, chemical formula C15H11O6, is a water-soluble plant pigment found in the cell fluid inside vacuoles. It is a kind of natural antioxidant, which is related to the color of flowers and the red of leaves. Chemical structure of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are the pigment source of plants. 

2)Structure and characteristics

Anthocyanins are glycoside derivatives with the following basic structure:

In general, free anthocyanins are rarely found under natural conditions, and anthocyanins are often formed with one or more glucose, rhamnose, galactose, xylose, arabinose, etc., through glucoside bonds. Glucoside and hydroxyl groups in anthocyanins can also form acid-based anthocyanins through ester bonds with one or several molecules of coumaric acid, ferulic acid, caffeic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid and other aromatic acids and fatty acids

There is a highly molecular conjugated system in anthocyanin molecules which contains acidic and basic groups and is easily soluble in polar solvents such as water, methanol, ethanol, dilute alkali and dilute acid

3. Main source

Anthocyanins exist widely in flowering plants (angiosperms), and their content in plants varies greatly with variety, season, climate, maturity and so on. Such as purple sweet potato, grape, blood orange, red cabbage, blueberry, eggplant, cherry, cranberry, strawberry, mulberry, hawthorn, morning glory and other plants have a certain content in the tissue.

The most abundant anthocyanins are the red pigment of grape skin extracted from red grape residue, while the content of anthocyanins from grape seed and pine bark is the highest among elderberry, grape seed and pine bark

The application range of anthocyanins is mainly in the field of food, it can color food, and fuel, medicine and cosmetics are also indispensable anthocyanins figure. Anthocyanins have antioxidant, vision protection, anti-cancer and radiation protection properties, and are chemical treasures in the scientific community, so there is a need for continuous research on anthocyanins extraction methods and applications in the food fieldproducts, it is often used as a moisturizer, antioxidant and anti-aging agent. In cosmetic products, the extract can be used as the ingredient of essence, isolation cream, foundation and other cosmetics to enhance its moisturizing effect and skin protection.

 

 

1. Applications in food

In the food industry, manufacturers often add pigments to optimize the color and sensory properties of foods.It is a natural pigment with high safety, widely used in wine, food and beverage, jam, candy and various kinds of food, anthocyanins can also provide more advanced nutritional value.

2. Applications in cosmetics

Anthocyanins are often added to daily cosmetics. Natural anthocyanins can be used in lipstick, blush, powder and eye shadow

Anthocyanins are powerful natural antioxidants used in creams, serums and masks to provide anti-aging and restorative benefits. In particular, some high-end brands have launched products containing high concentrations of anthocyanins to attract consumers seeking efficient skin care results.

 

Due to its ability to promote hair growth and protect hair follicles, anthocyanins are also increasingly used in hair care products, such as shampoos and conditioners, to strengthen hair texture and prevent damage.

3. Applications in health products

Anthocyanins have antioxidant, free radical elimination, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and other physiological functions and high safety characteristics, so it has a good medicinal value, clinical and drug use prospects are very considerable.

 

At present, in the production process of drugs, synthetic pigments will be used to color in order to identify and distinguish, and anthocyanin is a natural edible pigment, high safety, so it can be used as a substitute for some synthetic pigments, and the application prospect is very wide

1.Oxidation resistance:

Anthocyanins have strong antioxidant and free radical scavenging ability of the human body, about 50 times stronger than VE, about 20 times stronger than Vc. Within a certain mass concentration range, anthocyanins can play the role of antioxidants, reduce the accumulation of free radicals in the body, and have strong antioxidant capacity.

Anthocyanins have been shown to have strong antioxidant effects in in vitro assays because of the presence of double bonds in their phenol rings,hydroxyl side chains, and even glycoylation all contribute to scavenging free radical activity

2.Anticancer

Anthocyanins have a good effect on cancer prevention and treatment, and it has been reported that anthocyanins can inhibit and prevent the growth of various cancers. Anthocyanins play a dual role in anti-cancer effects, depending on the cell type: acting as free radical scavenger in cells with a low basal metabolic rate and protecting them from oxidative stress; In malignant cells, it acts as a pro-oxidant to clear reactive oxygen species (ROS) and trigger mitochondrial apoptosis, thus playing an anticancer role.

3.Improve eyesight

Anthocyanins can more effectively promote the photoinduced decomposition and recombination of rhodopsin, which is composed of retinal and rhodopsin, and shorten the dark adaptation time.

The antioxidant effect of anthocyanins on retinal tissue can reduce the accumulation of malondialdehyde (MDA), thereby reducing the intraocular pressure in rats and avoiding the injury caused by optic nerve injury and ischemia reperfusion. Anthocyanins can also reduce the damage of NO and C5H9NO4 to human retina, reduce the decline of retinal ganglion cells, and alleviate glaucoma symptoms.

4.Prevent fatty liver and prevent it from deteriorating into diabetes.

Long-term intake of high-fat foods will make the liver too fat, fatty liver; If the diet is not properly controlled, fatty liver can easily lead to insulin resistance and diabetes. Anthocyanins help reduce liver fat, maintain liver health, and improve the risk of liver problems complicated with diabetes. Anthocyanins themselves also help stabilize blood sugar and reduce large fluctuations in blood sugar.

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