Extraction of anthocyanins from red cabbage and purification using adsorption

► Extraction and purification of anthocyanin from red cabbage have been attempted. ► Aqueous acidified ethanol (50% v/v) resulted in maximum anthocyanin extraction. ► Non-ionic acrylic ester adsorbent Amberlite XAD-7HP showed the highest adsorption and elution capacities. ► The HPLC analysis confirmed the retention of the anthocyanin after purification with adsorbent.