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When cut pieces of beetroot are boiled in water turns red but when the pieces of carrot are boiled, the water remains colourless. Please explain.  
Asked by satvikakate97.9spicertl | 05 Jul, 2020, 15:33: PM
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It is due to presence of anthocyanin in beet roots, which is a water soluble pigment . Carrots have carotene which does not dissolve in water and therefore, water remains colourless.
 

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