Pigment in purple coloured carrots is
A. Lycopene
B. Carotene
C. Anthocyanin
D. Xanthophyll
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
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.
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