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The basic structure of anthocyanidin (A) and anthocyanin-3-glucoside (B). Anthocyanins comprise hydroxyl or methoxyl group on the B-ring of flavylium ion. The B-ring and positive charge at the oxygen atom of the C-ring (red dotted circles) is reactive which makes the anthocyanin molecule a strong antioxidant.
