red pigments (anthocyanins)
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, red pigments (anthocyanins) has been mentioned in one podcast episode on NPR (Nov 2025).
Anthocyanins, also called anthocyans, are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that, depending on their pH, may appear red, pink, purple, blue, or black. Food plants rich in anthocyanins include blueberries, raspberries, black rice, black carrots and black soybeans, among many others of said colors. Some of the colors of autumn leaves are derived from anthocyanins.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on NPR |
| Field | Plant Physiology |
Who talks about red pigments (anthocyanins) on podcasts?
red pigments (anthocyanins) came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on NPR.
What is red pigments (anthocyanins) mentioned alongside?
red pigments (anthocyanins) is most often mentioned alongside NPR, Nell Greenfield Boyce and Nicole Hughes.
Mentioned together: NPR, Nell Greenfield Boyce, Nicole Hughes, High Point University, chlorophyll, yellow pigments (carotenoids), nitrogen recovery in trees, aphids, North Carolina