In order to understand the functions of plant anthocyanins in the
human organism, it is important to discover their chemical structures
which determine their biological properties including antioxidant
activity. These results indicate that red cabbage is a rich source of
acylated anthocyanins possessing strong antioxidant activity. It is
especially crucial to note that acylated anthocyanins display marked
stability, and can be used as natural food colorants as well as dietary
antioxidants, what is important when taking into consideration their
role in the prevention of diseases associated with oxidative damage.Therefore, a further investigation on biological properties and bioavailability of red cabbage anthocyanins is needed.