Compound Monograph
Betaxanthin
A class of yellow-to-orange, water-soluble betalain pigments formed from betalamic acid and amino acids; they colour the leaves, flowers and seeds of many Amaranthaceae and Cactaceae plants and act as antioxidants.
Classification
Betaxanthin 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)
Betaxanthin is one of the other constituents, found in Amaranth, Beetroot and Prickly pear.