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When spinach is cooked in an acidic medium for a prolonged time, its vibrant green color turns into a dull olive-green color. What is the primary chemical explanation for this phenomenon?
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- 1Breakdown of betalain structure
- 2Oxidation of carotenoid esters
- 3Conversion of chlorophyll to pheophytin✓
- 4Formation of anthocyanin complexes
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Conversion of chlorophyll to pheophytin
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