How to Use anthocyanin in a Sentence

anthocyanin

noun
  • Both cherries and plums are packed with anthocyanins.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 June 2026
  • Red wine is red because of anthocyanins, the red pigment in grapes.
    — Rachel Sugar, Vox, 18 Dec. 2018
  • The grape skins also contain anthocyanins, which give the wine its red hue.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Red and blue pigments, called anthocyanins, don’t taste as good as chlorophyll.
    — Margaret Roach, New York Times, 15 May 2020
  • Burgundy/red pigments in plant leaves come from a class of compounds called anthocyanins.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024
  • In the fall anthocyanins are manufactured from the sugars that are trapped in the leaf.
    — Brian Resnick, Vox, 13 Oct. 2018
  • In some tree and shrub species, autumn leaves develop a red pigment called anthocyanin.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2019
  • While very high in blueberries, anthocyanins are found in other berries, red cabbage, and dark grapes.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Carotenoids will turn leaves yellow, bright red and orange, while anthocyanins present as pink, scarlet, purple and blue.
    — Peter Krouse, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2023
  • But more research is needed to understand the full effect of anthocyanins on gut health.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
  • But more research is needed to understand the full effect of anthocyanins on gut health.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Certain anthocyanins have been found to enhance this barrier and improve things like sperm count.
    — Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • This gene’s protein adds a sugar molecule to the anthocyanin.
    — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 26 July 2017
  • Cabbage is packed with special flavonoids called anthocyanins, which give cabbage its red and purple color.
    — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2019
  • On the other hand, purple sweet potatoes have more anthocyanins, the flavonoid found in blueberries.
    — Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Another was trying to reproduce the anthocyanin found in red wine.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Eggplant anthocyanins have been shown to help reduce artery stiffness and central blood pressure in women.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 8 Aug. 2019
  • This process allows other pigments in the leaves, such as carotenoids and anthocyanins, to become more visible.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
  • These flowers get their colors from pigments called anthocyanins, which typically look pink or red.
    — Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2017
  • Red pigments called anthocyanins are the most common in nature and changes to the acidity in the pigment changes the color.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Purple carrots contain anthocyanins, which can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The colorful chemicals — carotenoid and anthocyanin — are all that’s left in the leaves; out come the reds, oranges and yellows.
    — Angela Fritz, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2017
  • When Ruby is activated, the plant makes anthocyanin and the orange turns red.
    — Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2012
  • But leaves also contain other chemicals like carotenoids, anthocyanins and flavonols.
    — Emily Goodykoontz | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 20 Oct. 2019
  • Red and green leaf lettuces are good sources of anthocyanins, antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables that are dark red or purple.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
  • Cherries Like plums, cherries contain polyphenols such as anthocyanins, which give them their deep red color.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Studies show that diets high in anthocyanins may help protect against common health conditions like heart disease.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026
  • Great in everything from burritos to soup, black beans are full of anthocyanins, compounds that have been shown to improve brain function.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2016
  • Among the antioxidants in pomegranates, Syn notes, are polyphenols called anthocyanins, which give the fruit its deep red color.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Other species, such as red maples and sweet gums, produce new pigments—red and purple anthocyanins—especially for the fall.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2024

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