ALL ABOUT

PIGMENTATION
Created by Team
Ahmed Tehami
Abitha duraimurugan
Chingrila Rangnamai
H. Vanlalhruaitluanga
Subhamoy Ghosh
 Table of
Content
• What is pigment?
• Types of pigment?
• Description of each types.
• Conclusion
What is
Pigment?
Pigments in vegetables and fruits give
them their colors and have functions like
attracting pollinators, shielding plants
from UV radiation, and offering potential
health benefits to humans. They come in
various types,
 TYPES OF
PIGMENT
Chlorophyll, Carotenoids, Anthocyanins, Betacyanins,
Betaxanthins,Lycopene
Chlorophyll
Source: Found in green leafy
vegetables like spinach, kale, and
broccoli.
Function: Captures light energy for
photosynthesis, giving plants their
green color. It's also known for its
potential health benefits due to its
high nutrient content.
Applications: Used as a natural food
colorant and in supplements for its
antioxidant properties. It's also
studied for potential medical
applications.
Carotenoids
Source: Abundant in carrots, sweet
potatoes, tomatoes, and bell
peppers.
Function: Act as antioxidants,
helping to protect cells from
damage. They also play a role in
photosynthesis and are essential
for plant health.
Applications: Used as natural food
colorants, and some carotenoids
like beta-carotene are converted
to Vitamin A in the body,
supporting vision and immune
function.
Anthocyanins
Source: Found in berries (such as
blueberries, strawberries), red
cabbage, and grapes.
Function: Provide red, blue, and
purple colors in plants. They also
act as powerful antioxidants,
helping to protect cells from
oxidative stress.
Applications: Used as natural food
colorants in a wide range of
products, from juices and jams to
baked goods. They're also studied
for their potential health benefits,
including anti-inflammatory
properties.
Betacyanins
Source: Primarily found in beets.
Function: Responsible for the
red color in beets. They also
possess antioxidant properties,
helping to neutralize harmful
free radicals.
Applications: Used as natural
food colorants, especially in
products like fruit juices, yogurt,
and salad dressings.
Betacyanins have also attracted
interest for their potential
health benefits.
Betaxanthins
Source: Found in certain varieties
of beets and some types of corn.
Function: Provide yellow to
orange colors in plants. Like
betacyanins, they have
antioxidant properties.
Applications: Used as natural
food colorants, often in
combination with betacyanins.
They're also being explored for
potential health benefits and in
cosmetic formulations.
Lycopene
Source: Lycopene is the red
colored pigment abundantly
found in red colored fruits and
vegetables such as tomato,
papaya, pink grapefruit, pink
guava and watermelon. Function:
Lycopene is a potent natural
antioxidant found in red, pink,
or orange fruits and vegetables,
a member of the carotenoid
family.
Applications: Lycopene, found in
red fruits, is absorbed better
with dietary fat. It may lower
cancer risk.
Conclusion
These vegetable pigments not only add
vibrant colors to our foods but also
contribute to their nutritional value and
potential health benefits. They have a
wide range of applications in the food
industry and are also of interest in the
field of nutrition and health research.
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