Compound Monograph
Betacyanin
A class of red-violet, nitrogen-containing betalain pigments (such as betanin and amaranthin) that colour amaranth, beetroot and prickly pear, and act as antioxidants.
Classification
Betacyanin is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Betacyanin is one of the other constituents, found in Amaranth, Beetroot and Prickly pear.