Colourful chemistry of anthocyanins: A tutorial review of applications of anthocyanins in school and university teaching

Iain A. Smellie; Isobel Everest; Iain L. J. Patterson

doi:10.1039/d5su00933b

January 1, 2026RSC SustainabilityOpen Access

Colourful chemistry of anthocyanins: A tutorial review of applications of anthocyanins in school and university teaching

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To explore how anthocyanins can be used to teach important chemistry concepts in educational settings.
Reviewed literature on anthocyanins and their educational applications.
Collected examples from everyday life involving flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
Analyzed the effectiveness of using anthocyanins in chemistry teaching.
Demonstrated that anthocyanins can enhance student engagement in learning.
Identified various contexts in which anthocyanins can be applied to teach chemistry concepts.
Provided examples illustrating the relevance of anthocyanins to daily life.

Implication

Tutorial review discusses anthocyanins' applications in teaching chemistry concepts in schools and universities, highlighting their impact.

Abstract

The flowers, fruits and vegetables that we encounter in everyday life provide an opportunity for discussion of key chemistry concepts in school and university level chemistry. The rich variety of...

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Smellie et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Colourful chemistry of anthocyanins: A tutorial review of applications of anthocyanins in school and university teaching

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Colourful chemistry of anthocyanins: A tutorial review of applications of anthocyanins in school and university teaching

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Discussion

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