What fruits and vegetables are rich in anthocyanins?

Marisa Moore on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition & Dietetics

Anthocyanins give fruits and vegetables a blue-purple color. Anthocyanins may have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits and may even enhance memory.

Common fruits and vegetables rich in anthocyanins include blueberries, black grapes, raisins, blackberries, plums, purple cabbage, eggplant, purple cauliflower and purple potatoes.

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What fruits and vegetables are rich in anthocyanins?

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