Food Science & Technology Quiz (01-12-2021)
Q1. Animal source of natural food colorant is?
Imidazole
Betalains
Anthocyanin
Carotenoids
ANSWER: A. Imidazole
Explanation – Animal pigments based on the haem structure are the most commonly used as food colorants. Imidazole (and its derivatives), S-nitrosocysteine, and nitrite have ...