HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
FRUIT SCIENCE
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Detailed explanation-1: -Anthocyanins are the phytochemicals that create the blue and purple hues that you find in fruits such as blueberries and vegetables like eggplant. The darker the fruit or vegetable, the more concentrated the phytochemicals.
Detailed explanation-2: -The phytochemical anthocyanins give red, blue and purple fruits and vegetables their color. Cherries, acai, blueberries, purple corn, bilberries, blackcurrants and red grapes have the highest content of anthocyanins.
Detailed explanation-3: -Blue and purple fruits and vegetables help prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer. Blue and purple fruits and vegetables are very important for your memory and promote healthy aging. This food also protects urinary tract health and regulates healthy digestion.