Multiple choice Which among the following pigments is a red crystalline solid with a metallic lustre? Cryptoxanthin β-Carotene Lycopene Xanthophylls Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Cryptoxanthin is a natural carotenoid pigment. It has been isolated from a variety of sources including the petals and flowers of plants in the genus Physalis.In a pure form, cryptoxanthin is a red crystalline solid with a metallic lustre.