Among the anthocyanins, pelargonidine and cyanidine were responsible for red and violet color in corollas and roots in all inbred progenies. The absence of pelargonidine and cyanidine resulted in a white color. The flavonoid, quercetine, was also found in both corolla and root[42]. Anthocyanins extracted from epidermal tissue resulted in juices with fairly low initial ˚Brix (1.3˚), containing 400 mg anthocyanin/100 ml. This compound provided color similar to FD&C Red#40. Radish concentrate extract represents a promising natural alternative to the use of FD&C Red#40[43].