Biochemistry of Fruits - Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers - page 46

3 '

OH

2 '

4 '

B

+

8

1 '

O

5 '

HO 2

7 9

6 '

A

C

3

6

10

OH

5

4

OH

Pelargonidin

OH OCH a

OH OH

⊕ ⊕

O O

HO HO

OH

OH

OH

OH

Cyanidin Peonidin

OH OCH 3

OH OH

⊕ ⊕

O O

HO H

OH OH

OH

OH

OH OH

Petunidin

Delphinidin

OCH 3

OH

⊕

Anthocyanidins

O

HO

OCH 3

Glycosylation

Galactosylation

OH

OH

Anthocyanins

Malvidin

Some common anthocyanidins found in fruits and flowers.

Fig. 3.9

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