Betalains

    Researchedby:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Betalains are a group of reddish pigments found in some fruits where the red anthocyanin compounds (such as pelargonidin) are replaced with betalains; a major component of beetroot, it can dye the urine a reddish tint.

    What are other names for Betalains?

    Note that Betalains is also known as:

    • Beet pigments
    • Betalain
    • betanin
    • betanidin
    • phyllocactin
    • indicaxanthin
    • hylocerenin
    • 2'
    • O-Apiosylphyllocactin

    Betalains should not be confused with:

    • Betain (different molecule also in beets)
    • Nitrate (also in beets)
    • Beetroot (a major plant source)

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