- Ingredient Name:Anthocyanins
- Functions:Food Coloring
- Color:Blue, Red, Purple
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Plant-Based, Naturally Derived
The purple or black color of the black carrot originates from its pigments called anthocyanins. Black carrot anthocyanins change in molecular structure as the pH of solutions change. This change in structure results in a shift in shade from red, purple to blue as the pH changes from acidic to basic.