Betalains are a class of plant pigments that are derive from red and yellow indoles. They are the cause of the presence of deep-red colors in fruits and vegetables. There are two main types of betalains: betacyanins, a reddish to violet pigment, and betaxanthins, a yellow- or orange-tinged red pigment. The pigment is most obvious in the petals, but also occurs in other parts of the plant, such as in the roots (beets) and stems (swiss chards). Betalains are considerable free radical scavengers, and include powerful antioxidant pigments and phytonutrients.
What it does:
- Protects your body tissues and cells with its antioxidant properties
- Helps with anti-cancer activities
Beets, beetroots, swiss chards, red dragon fruits.
Did you know:
... That plants rich in betalains are also used for dyeing fabrics? Betalain pigments are a very strong and vibrant natural colorant.
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