SPDS 09052014

Anthocyanins as Identity Indicators

• Anthocyanins are significant functional components, responsible for color • Anthocyanin profiles are relatively consistent within species • Anthocyanin profiles are highly variable between species, providing an information rich basis for differentiating species

SMPR Key Points

• Authentication of selected Vaccinium species in dietary ingredients and dietary supplements • Applicable to materials which contain a single Vaccinium species • Use of anthocyanin profiles to  reliably differentiate the Vaccinium ingredient from other anthocyanin containing or artificially l d ddi i co ore a t ves