Anthocyanins in Thai rice varieties : distribution and pharmacological significance

Kesika, P.; Sivamaruthi, B. S.; Chaiyasut, C.

Anthocyanins in Thai rice varieties : distribution and pharmacological significance

2018

Kesika, P. | Sivamaruthi, B. S. | Chaiyasut, C.

Anthocyanins are phenolic, water-soluble, predominant flavonoids of plants, and are known for its wide distribution and its pharmacological importance. Almost all the plant sources like vegetables, fruits, cereals, grains are residing with anthocyanins. The type and quantity of the anthocyanins differ based on the species, varieties, cultivars, even the growth stage of the same plant, part of the plant, ethnic and environmental factors. Rice is one of the regular food sources for more than half of the people in the world. The rice cultivars and strains vary among the countries. Apart from the typical, polished, white rice, some of the colored rice varieties are in use. Anthocyanin present in the rice outer layer contributes the color of the rice. The nature, concentration, and distribution of anthocyanins are found to be varied among the rice cultivars. The current review focused on the anthocyanins content of Thai rice varieties and its reported pharmacological significance.

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