Why do plastic containers become orange-stained when they come in contact with hot tomato sauce? 1.60K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K September 8, 2019 0 Comments Why do plastic containers become orange-stained when they come in contact with hot tomato sauce? In: Chemistry 1 Answer ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted September 8, 2019 0 Comments Tomatoes contain a lot of lycopene, a bright orange substance that stains. The lycopene sticks very well to the plastic, causing it to stain. A little bleach and water can help oxidise and remove the stain. You are viewing 1 out of 1 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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