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Classification of Food Colours — Card 13 of 14
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Question
Which ion stabilizes anthocyanin color in some food systems?
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Answer
D. All of these
Anthocyanins can form metal–anthocyanin complexes (copigmentation) with certain metal ions, enhancing color stability and often producing a more intense blue or purple color. Aluminum (Al³⁺) is one of the best-known ions that stabilizes anthocyanins in some plants and food system...
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