| carotene |
provitamin A: an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
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| carotenemia |
excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow or red color
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| carotene |
(L. carota, carrot) A reddish-orange plastid pigment involved in light reactions in photosynthesis.
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| carotene |
Pro-vitamin A. An antioxidant used to decrease oxidative rancidity of fat or oil. Enhances color of finished foods; color additive
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| carotene |
An orange-yellow pigment usually found in vegetables. A precursor of vitamin A.
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