What causes garlic to turn blue when put in vinegar?

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2007-01-09 07:58:46 · 4 answers · asked by Scott N 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

Garlic contains sulfur compounds that reacts with vinegar and make its coloration blue. As simple as that.

2007-01-09 08:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by sohail k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Extra O in the alcohol glysceride compound makes garlic oxidated ... or changes colors as you put it.

2007-01-09 16:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by Dazed&Confused 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the alcohol and acids

2007-01-09 16:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by *L-I-V-E* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It can't breathe.

2007-01-09 16:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by You Should Be Pied 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋