Compound Monograph
Pelargonidin
Pelargonidin is an anthocyanidin pigment responsible for orange-red colours in many fruits and flowers.
Classification
Pelargonidin is an anthocyanidin (flavonoid pigment), part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (5)
Pelargonidin is a naturally occurring anthocyanidin (flavonoid pigment), found in Raspberry, Strawberry, Geranium / pelargonium flowers and 2 other sources. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Research & Evidence
Pelargonidin is an anthocyanidin, one of the plant pigments responsible for orange, salmon and red colours in fruits and flowers. It is the aglycone behind the colour of strawberries and red geraniums (from which it takes its name) and occurs in many berries, usually in the form of glycosides (anthocyanins). As a dietary anthocyanidin it has been studied for antioxidant activity, with the broader anthocyanin group attracting interest for vascular and metabolic health.
Toxicity & Safety
Pelargonidin and its glycosides are normal constituents of commonly eaten berries and fruits and are considered low in toxicity at dietary levels.