What are anthocyanins?

Anthocyanins are color-changing superheroes that live inside some fruits and vegetables.

Imagine you have a red apple. When it’s cool, it stays red. But if you leave it in the sun, sometimes it turns blue or purple, like a mood swing! That's because of anthocyanins, which change color based on how warm or cool they are.

Think of anthocyanins as tiny chameleons inside your food. They can be red, blue, or purple, depending on what’s around them. If the food is acidic (like lemon juice), they might turn red. If it's basic (like baking soda), they might turn blue.

You can find anthocyanins in blueberries, grapes, and even red cabbage! These foods can look different depending on how you cook them or what you mix them with, just like the chameleons inside them are changing colors.