Q.1
Which of the following pigment is responsible for the pink colouration in guava pulp?
- Pink Pulp Pigmentation in Guava (Psidium guajava):
- Pink- and red-fleshed guava varieties (such as Lalit, Arka Kiran, Taiwan Pink, and Ruby) owe their rich pinkish-red internal pulp colouration to the carotenoid pigment Lycopene ($\gt 4 - 7\text{ mg} / 100\text{ g}$).
- In contrast, anthocyanins impart red coloration in apples and strawberries, while xanthophylls impart yellow hues.
- Correct Option: Option 4 (Lycopene).
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