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Entries for January, 2009

Beta-carotene precursor for vitamin A

Organic pigments that is naturally occurring in chromoplasts of plants and any other photosynthetic organisms seems algae, more types of fungus and many bacteria are Carotenoids. Much over 600 known carotenoids; they are split into two classes, xanthophylls and carotenes. It absorb blue light. Carotenoids serve two key roles in plants and algae: they absorb [...]

Pigment chlorophyll, carotenoid in vegetables

he green color of leafy vegetables is due to the presence of the green pigment chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is affected by pH and changes to olive green in acid conditions, and bright green in alkaline conditions. Some of the acids are released in steam during cooking, particularly if cooked without a cover.
The yellow/orange colors of fruits [...]