Natural Food Colours
The red-violet color of beetroot is mainly due to:
The red-violet color of beetroot is mainly due to:
Try to answer before revealing the correct option and explanation.
Correct Answer
✅ B. Betacyanins
Explanation
Betacyanins are the major red-violet betalain pigments responsible for the characteristic color of beetroot.
Examples:
- Betanin → major betacyanin in beetroot
- Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
- Betaxanthins: Produce yellow-orange color.
- Anthocyanins: Flavonoid pigments found in berries and grapes
- Carotenoids: Fat-soluble yellow-orange-red pigments.
Key Concept
Betacyanin → Red-purple Betaxanthin → Yellow Betanin → Main beetroot pigment
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References
- Damodaran, S., Parkin, K. L. (2017). Fennema’s Food Chemistry (5th Edition). CRC Press.
- Belitz, H. D., Grosch, W., Schieberle, P. (2009). Food Chemistry (4th Edition). Springer.
- deMan, J. M., Finley, J. W., Hurst, W. J., Lee, C. Y. (2018). Principles of Food Chemistry (4th Edition). Springer.
- Coultate, T. P. (2016). Food: The Chemistry of Its Components (7th Edition). Royal Society of Chemistry.
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