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GK QUESTION#3606

Which natural bioactive water - soluble phenolic compound is present in Fruits, vegetables and grains with red, purple, blue or black hues?

  1. ACoumarins
  2. BAnthocyaninsCorrect answer
  3. CQuercetin
  4. DNaringenin
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B. Anthocyanins

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Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoid pigments that contribute red, purple and blue colours to many plant foods. Their colours depend on structure and conditions such as pH. The source’s therapeutic claims about other choices are not needed to explain this identification.

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