Conjugates of betalamic acid with cyclo-dopa, both of which derive from TYROSINE. They appear similar to INDOLES but are biosynthesized by a different path and contain N+. Members are red or violet COLORING AGENTS found in the Caryophyllales order of PLANTS and some BASIDIOMYCETES.

Glycosylated betanidin.

Aglycone.

Synonyms: 0, Betacyanin, Betacyanins, Betanidins, Betanidin, Betanins