Which of the following chemical compounds is present in turmeric?
Which of the following chemical compounds is present in turmeric?
हल्दी में निम्नलिखित में से कौन – सा रासायनिक यौगिक मौजूद होता हैं?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Curcumin/ करक्यूमिन
Solution / व्याख्या:
The chemical compound present in Turmeric is Curcumin.
Curcumin gives turmeric its yellow color and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is widely used in medicine, cosmetics, and food.
हल्दी में पाया जाने वाला प्रमुख रासायनिक यौगिक करक्यूमिन (Curcumin) है। यही हल्दी को पीला रंग देता है और इसमें औषधीय गुण होते हैं।
Why other options are wrong / अन्य विकल्प गलत क्यों हैं:
❌ Tartaric acid → Found in tamarind and grapes.
टार्टरिक अम्ल इमली और अंगूर में पाया जाता है।
❌ Capsaicin → Found in chili peppers and causes spiciness.
कैप्साइसिन मिर्च में पाया जाता है।
❌ Carotene → Found mainly in carrots and gives orange color.
कैरोटीन मुख्य रूप से गाजर में पाया जाता है।
Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य:
Turmeric is called “Golden Spice” due to its color and medicinal value.
हल्दी को उसके रंग और औषधीय गुणों के कारण गोल्डन स्पाइस कहा जाता है।
India is one of the largest producers of turmeric in the world.
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