Question

    Meat is a good source of protein and essential

    nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Pink color of cured meat is due to 
    A pH Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B nitrosylhemochrome Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pectin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D all of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The pink color of cured meat is due to nitrosylhemochrome, which is formed by the reaction of nitrite and myoglobin in the meat.

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