Delphinidin
Delphinidin
Delphinidin (pronounced del-FIN-id-in) is a plant-based anthocyanidin that is responsible for the blue and purple colors found in many fruits and vegetables. It is named after the delphinium plant, from which it was first isolated.
Etymology
The term "Delphinidin" is derived from the Latin Delphinium, a genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, and the Greek -idin, a suffix used in chemical nomenclature to denote a particular group of compounds.
Related Terms
- Anthocyanidin: A class of flavonoids responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors in many fruits and vegetables.
- Flavonoid: A diverse group of plant chemicals that are known for their antioxidant properties.
- Antioxidant: A substance that inhibits oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, thereby leading to chain reactions that may damage the cells of organisms.
- Ranunculaceae: A family of flowering plants also known as the buttercup family.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Delphinidin
- Wikipedia's article - Delphinidin
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