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Cauliflower is grouped into which pigment family?
  1. Chlorophyll
  2. Carotenoid
  3. Flavonoid anthoxanthin
  4. Flavonoid anthocyanins
Explanation
Answer: C - Cauliflower is in the flavonoid anthoxanthin pigment family. When exposed to acid, it remains white, but alkali exposure turns it yellow. Its texture is firm when exposed to acid, however exposure to alkali will yield a mushy cooked product.
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