Red Seal Cook

Category - Produce

Tomatoes are grouped into which pigment family?
  1. Flavonid anthoxanthin
  2. Carotenoid
  3. Chlorophyll
  4. Flavonoid anthocyanins
Explanation
Answer: B - Tomatoes are grouped into the carotenoid pigment family. As such, there is no change in colouring when they are exposed to acid or alkali, however exposure to alkali will result in a mushy texture. Carrots, winter squash and red peppers are also grouped into this pigment family.
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