"Anthocyanins belong to a class of main molecules called flavonoids and are found in all tissues of higher plants. Anthocyanins have been widely studied for their biological activities, but analysis of anthocyanins is complex, as a result of their ability to undergo structural transformations and complexation reactions. In addition, they are difficult to measure independently of other flavonoids because they have similar structural and reactivity properties. This handbook covers the chemical properties and analyzes of anthocyanins, which have different structures and properties, and the new developments in these subjects today"-- Provided by publisher.