Plant Pigments and Their Sources

These flashcards cover key plant pigments, their sources, and related terms.

Carotenoid

A class of pigments found in plants that can cause yellow, orange, or red coloration.

Beta cyanin

A type of pigment found in beets and cactus fruit, responsible for red and blue colors.

Anthocyanins

Water-soluble pigments that can appear red in plants, found in grapes and blueberries.

Astaxanthin

A carotenoid pigment found in shrimp, krill, and salmon, known for its reddish color.

Canthaxanthin

A carotenoid used in chicken feed to enhance the color of egg yolks.

Capsanthin

A red-pigment carotenoid found in red peppers and paprika.

Lycopene

A carotenoid that gives tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit their red color.

Carminic acid

A red dye obtained from cochineal insects, used in food

Beta-carotene

A pigment that provides orange color in carrots and it is yellow in its natural state

Oxymyoglobin

A pigment responsible for the red color of fresh meat.