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carotenoid::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | antioxidant, phytochemical, pigment |
| Has types | lutein, lycopene, xanthophyll, zeaxanthin, xanthophyl, beta-carotene, carotene |
Examples of carotenoid
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Along with kale, spinach has one of the highest sources of lutein, a carotenoid.
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Physiological stress during molting can reduce carotenoid deposits in the feathers.
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Chlorella contain the antioxidant carotenoid pigments lutein and zeaxanthin.
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Birds which coat themselves in the most carotenoid-rich are the brightest.
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A second carotenoid, lutein, has also been shown to lower the risk of contracting AMD.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The intense orange color of high pro-vitamin A maize is caused by high carotenoid content.
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In the complex four carotenoid molecules cluster around a central chlorophyll molecule.
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All leaves contain chlorophyll and carotenoid which give leaves green and yellow colors.
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Boiling carrots increased their carotenoid content, while steaming and frying reduced it.
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- Any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
- Carotenoids are tetraterpenoid organic pigments that are naturally occurring in the chloroplasts and chromoplasts of plants and some other photosynthetic organisms like algae, some types of fungus some bacteria and at least one species of aphid. ...
- (Carotenoids) Any of a group of red and yellow pigments, chemically similar to carotene, contained in animal fat and some plants.
- (carotenoids) Substance found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables and in dark green, leafy vegetables. May reduce the risk of developing cancer.
- Carotenoids are natural fat-soluble pigments found in certain plants. Carotenoids provide the bright red, orange, or yellow coloration of many vegetables, serve as antioxidants, and can be a source for vitamin A activity.
- (Carotenoids) These are a set of pigments that impart the bright yellows, oranges, and reds to the feathers, skin, egg yolk and eyes of many bird species. Carotenoids are fat-soluble compounds formerly called lipochromes. Birds acquire these pigments from their diet. ...
- (carotenoids) Major group of accessory pigments in plants; includes beta carotene. PICTURE
- (CAROTENOIDS) Pigments that produce bright yellow, orange, and red coloration in feathers. Birds must eat plant matter to be able to synthesize these colors.
- (Carotenoids) A group of phytochemicals that act as antioxidants and includes the carotenes as well as some other substances.
