FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It’s the chlorophyll. All green vegetables owe their colour to chlorophyll, a complex molecule present in certain plant cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The vegetable portion of MyPlate is shown in green. It’s the largest sections on the plate. That’s because vegetables provide many of the vitamins and minerals we need for good health. Veggies are naturally low in calories, and the fiber in them helps us feel full.

Detailed explanation-3: -The MyPlate icon is comprised of six color groups + black, simulated here, which will be referred to as Fruit Group Red, Vegetable Group Green, Grain Group Orange, Protein Group Purple, and Dairy Group Blue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fruit and vegetables fall into five different colour categories: red, purple/blue, orange, green and white/brown. Each colour carries its own set of unique disease fighting chemicals called phytochemicals.