Q506
Pigment in purple coloured carrots is
A.
Lycopene
B.
Carotene
C.
Anthocyanin
AnswerD.
Xanthophyll
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The pigment in purple-coloured carrots is Anthocyanin. Purple carrots grow mostly in southern Europe and Asia.Purple carrots contain anthocyanins, a pigment that acts as powerful antioxidants, grabbing and holding on to harmful free radicals in the body.
Anthocyanins also help prevent heart disease by slowing blood clotting.