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Why does vinegar turn ginger pink?

Updated: 11/9/2022
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The rhizome of fresh ginger contains pigment molecules and flavonoids called anthocyanins. When in contact with an acidic ingredient, like vinegar, the anthocyanin turns bright pink, giving the gingerroot a pinkish hue.

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