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.