Betalains
•Last Updated: September 28 2022
Betalains are a group of reddish pigments found in some fruits where the red anthocyanin compounds (such as pelargonidin) are replaced with betalains; a major component of beetroot, it can dye the urine a reddish tint.
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Last Updated: September 28 2022
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