Subbulakshmi, 2005). Ripened sohiong fruits are drupe of dark purple color with a smooth surface. The unique color of sohiong fruits is due to the accumulation of anthocyanin, which are essential determinants for the color of many roots, leaves, stems, vegetables, fruits, and seeds (Lin-Wang et al., 2010). Sohiong is a spherical shaped fruit, and the ripened fruits are consumed in raw form. The pulp and juice have a purple color and are commonly used to prepare wine, jam, squash, ready-to-serve (RTS) beverages. The fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, β-carotene, and iron (Agrahar-Murugkar & Subbulakshmi, 2005). It has the potential in the food and pharmaceutical industries (Rymbai et al., 2016). This