If a white shirt with a turmeric stain is washed, the stain turns red. Why?

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by

  • Turmeric is an indicator that turns red on contact with a base .
  • When soap (which is basic in nature) comes into contact with the turmeric on a shirt, the colour of the turmeric turns red .

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