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  1. The natural dye present in turmeric is known as
    1. Cinnamin
    2. Phenolphthalein
    3. Methyl orange
    4. Curcumin
Correct Option: D

Turmeric, the most popular spices of India, belongs to genus 'Curcuma' due to the presence of a yellow pigment 'Curcumin' which imparts yellow colour to it. The chemical structure of 'curcumin' is



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