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Natural Food Colours — Card 6 of 33
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Question
Anthocyanins impart which colors:
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Answer
A. Red, Purple, Blue
Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoid pigments responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors of many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Their color depends mainly on the pH of the surrounding medium because changes in pH alter the chemical structure of the anthocyanin molecul...
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