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Review
. 2023 May 30;12(11):2203.
doi: 10.3390/foods12112203.

Himalayan Sources of Anthocyanins and Its Multifunctional Applications: A Review

Mustafa Ahmed  1 , Ipsheta Bose  1 , Gulden Goksen  2 , Swarup Roy  1   3
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Review

Himalayan Sources of Anthocyanins and Its Multifunctional Applications: A Review

Mustafa Ahmed et al. Foods. .

Abstract

Anthocyanins, the colored water-soluble pigments, have increasingly drawn the attention of researchers for their novel applications. The sources of anthocyanin are highly diverse, and it can be easily extracted. The unique biodiversity of the Himalayan Mountain range is an excellent source of anthocyanin, but it is not completely explored. Numerous attempts have been made to study the phytochemical aspects of different Himalayan plants. The distinct flora of the Himalayas can serve as a potential source of anthocyanins for the food industry. In this context, this review is an overview of the phytochemical studies conducted on Himalayan plants for the estimation of anthocyanins. For that, many articles have been studied to conclude that plants (such as Berberis asiatica, Morus alba, Ficus palmata, Begonia xanthina, Begonia palmata, Fragaria nubicola, etc.) contain significant amounts of anthocyanin. The application of Himalayan anthocyanin in nutraceuticals, food colorants, and intelligent packaging films have also been briefly debated. This review creates a path for further research on Himalayan plants as a potential source of anthocyanins and their sustainable utilization in the food systems.

Keywords: anthocyanin; food; himalayan plant; natural colorant; nutraceuticals; smart packaging.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Figure 1
Structure of anthocyanin.
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Figure 2
Various sources of plant-based Himalayan anthocyanin.
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Figure 3
Various applications of anthocyanins.
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