Anthocyanin Pigment Analysis

Profiles of the anthocyanin pigments of a juice by HPLC can be useful in detecting adulteration of red juices, such as raspberry, strawberry and cranberry. Figure 8 shows a typical anthocyanin profile of pure cranberry juice. Figure 9 shows a more complex pattern found in grape skin extract.

Amino Acids 

Carbon SIRA 

Minerals 

Oligosaccharides 

Organic Acids 

Phenolics 

Sugars/Sorbitol 

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