Carotenoid

Of pigment, antioxidant and phytochemical.

Any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals.

This concept's ID is @1~74350

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  • beta-carotene 0 facts

    An isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vege...

  • lycopene 0 facts

    Carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer.

  • zeaxanthin 0 facts

    Yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment...

  • xanthophyll 0 facts

    Yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks.

  • carotene 0 facts

    Yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants.