Anthocyanins are a class of flavonoids responsible for the attractive bright red, purple, violet, and blue colours of most fruits, vegetables, flowers, leaves, roots and other plant storage organs . Anthocyanins as a group of flavonoid compounds fulfill important biological functions in protecting plants against various biotic and abiotic stresses, and in furnishing flowers and fruits with distinct colours to attract insects and animals for pollination and seed dispersal. Red cabbage is distinct in containing high levels of anthocyanins, which has been shown to provide an increased protection in preventing tumour development