SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL - 19 April 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

Capsaicinoids, carotenoids, phenolics, and vitamins are dominant chemicals in which of the following foods?
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chilli.

1. Capsaicinoids, carotenoids, phenolics, and vitamins are dominant chemicals in Chilli.

2. Capsaicinoids are the constituents in pepper that are responsible for pungency.

3. Carotenoids are tetraterpene pigments, which exhibit yellow, orange, red and purple colours.