Characterization of anthocyanin from red sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) bran by liquid chromatography-electron spray ionization mass spectrometry analysis

Abstract

In the present study, anthocyanin pigments from red sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) bran were identified and characterized by Liquid Chromatography-Electron Spray Ionization Mass Spectrometry. The individual anthocyanins were identified by comparing their mass spectrometric data and retention times, published data. 3-deoxyanthocyanidins and methyl 3-deoxyanthocyanidins were identified in red sorghum bran. This paper presents complete LCMS profile and MS spectrometric data of red sorghum bran.