The green color of many green fruit, such as kiwifruit, is due to the presence of a group of natural pigments known as chlorophylls. They are magnesium chelated tetrapyrroles each having a propionate esterified with phytol alcohol at position 7 in th

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In blueberries, over 14 pigments could be found as distinct peaks, including the pigment cyanidine-3-glicoside. The blueberry pigment cyanidin glucoside may be the best option for food scientists to color products, according to a new study from Slove

Alkanet is a biennial or perennial herb that grows to 12 inches high. It is similar to borage, with rough leaves, thick tap root and small bright blue flowers in early summer. Alkanet is a plant root that provides a deep, rich red, and it is often us