| Why is purple a very common alternative color for a lot of vegetables and fruits (onions, cabbages, potatoes, dragon fruit, etc)?

Question

Purple do be pretty but why does it seem to occur naturally in nature?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Fruits and vegetables can get a red/blue/purple colour from a chemical called anthocyanin. Along with helping your body deal with inflammation, anthocyanins can help protect the plant itself from cold temperatures and to absorb chlorophyll through its leaves.