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Natural Food Colours — Card 31 of 33
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Question
The red-violet color of beetroot is mainly due to:
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Answer
B. Betacyanins
Betacyanins are the major red-violet betalain pigments responsible for the characteristic color of beetroot.
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Betanin → major betacyanin in beetrootWhy Other Options Are Incorrect:Betaxanthins: Produce yellow-orange color.Anthocyanins: Flavonoid pigments found in b...
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