Purple corn was a popular food staple in civilizations like the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. It was once considered as a sacred crop. Nowadays, purple corn is widely grown and harvested in South America in countries like Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Argentina. It is valued for its use as a natural colorant for foods and beverages. It´s high content of anthocyanins is responsible of the effects on cellular health, obesity, diabetes, inflammation and avascular integrity.