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Natural Food Colours — Card 30 of 33
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Question
Betalains are nitrogen-containing pigments mainly found in:
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Answer
C. Beetroot
Betalains are water-soluble nitrogen-containing pigments mainly found in beetroot (Beta vulgaris). They are responsible for the red-violet and yellow colors of beetroot.
Two major classes of betalains are:
Betacyanins → Red-violet pigments
Betaxanthins → Yellow-orange...
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