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Blueberries owe their colour to a pigment called anthocyanin.

Why it is true

Blueberries contain anthocyanins, water-soluble pigments that give the fruit its blue-purple colour. These substances are also antioxidants and can help protect the body's cells from oxidative damage.

Source: Journal of Agricultural Science

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