what dye is in beetroot and can you tell me a little about it?

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what dye is in beetroot and can you tell me a little about it?

2007-01-02 10:07:25 · 3 answers · asked by . 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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betacyanin...it's in the vacuole

2007-01-02 10:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by ivorytowerboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Its from the carotene family. Probably beta-carotene. Same stuff that give carrots, oranges, etc. color.

Contains two sigma bonds which are active in the visible spectrum of light thus giving it color.

2007-01-02 10:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

red... duh... you never eat beetroot before??

-shamar [give me 10... 10 points!!]

2007-01-02 10:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋