Which natural bioactive water-soluble phenolic compound is present in Fruits, vegetables, and grains with red, purple, blue, or black hues?

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SSC CHSL Exam 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 10 Aug, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Anthocyanins. Key Points

Anthocyanins are natural bioactive water-soluble phenolic compounds that are present in fruits, vegetables, and grains with red, purple, blue, or black hues.
They are responsible for the vibrant colors in these foods and have been linked to various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Additional Information

Coumarins:
- Phenolic compounds known as coumarins are made up of benzene and α-pyrone rings bonded together.
- The actions of coumarins include vasodilatory, anti-inflammatory, and antithrombotic effects.
Quercetin:
- Plant pigment quercetin, or flavonol, is a strong antioxidant flavonoid that is mostly present in onions, grapes, berries, cherries, broccoli, and citrus fruits.
- It is a multipurpose antioxidant that has been shown to have protective properties against tissue damage brought on by a range of drug toxicity.
Naringenin:
- Fruits high in naringenin include oranges and tomatoes.
- Naringenin is a subclass of flavonoids.
- Naringenin has anti-estrogenic properties, hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic effects, and regulates bodily lipid levels.