*4.2.2. Red grain*

The red maize grain like the blue maize is especially high in phenolic compounds as com‐ pared to light colored maize genotypes. The average value of total phenolics for these grains is of 6056.9 mg/kg DW. The most abundant phenolic acids identified in red maize grain are ferulic and p‐cumaric [22].

In **Table 3**, the total anthocyanins content (TAC) for different grain colors and the predomi‐ nant anthocyanins in each sample are shown. It should be clarified that, within the same shade of grain color, different intensities may be present, which are evidenced by the different contents of total anthocyanins of grains of a similar shade.


**Table 3.** Anthocyanins content and main anthocyanins presented in the maize grain with different colors.
