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Anthocyanins are significant functional
Anthocyanins as Identity Indicators
components, responsible for color
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Anthocyanin profiles are relatively consistent
within species
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Anthocyanin profiles are highly variable
between species, providing an information rich
basis for differentiating species
SMPR Key Points
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Authentication of selected
Vaccinium
species in
dietary ingredients and dietary supplements
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Applicable to materials which contain a single
Vaccinium
species
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Use of anthocyanin profiles to reliably
differentiate the Vaccinium ingredient from
other anthocyanin containing or artificially
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