Classification of Food Colours
Anthocyanins belong to which class of compounds?
Anthocyanins belong to which class of compounds?
Try to answer before revealing the correct option and explanation.
Correct Answer
✅ B. Flavonoids
Explanation
Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoid pigments belonging to the polyphenol family of plant secondary metabolites. They are glycosides of anthocyanidins and are responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors of many fruits, vegetables, flowers, and cereals
Key Concept
Class: Flavonoids (a subclass of polyphenols) Solubility: Water-soluble Function: Natural pigments responsible for red, purple, and blue colors in plant foods.
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References
- Damodaran, S., Parkin, K. L., & Fennema, O. R. (2017). Fennema's Food Chemistry (5th ed.). CRC Press.
- Belitz, H. D., Grosch, W., & Schieberle, P. (2009). Food Chemistry (4th ed.). Springer.
- deMan, J. M., Finley, J. W., Hurst, W. J., & Lee, C. Y. (2018). Principles of Food Chemistry (4th ed.). Springer.
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