Carotenoid

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Carotenoid Definition

A class of hydrocarbons (carotenes) and their oxygenated derivatives which exhibit chemopreventive properties. Carotenoids are pigments found in green, yellow, and leafy vegetables, and yellow fruits. The pigments are fat-soluble, unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons functioning as provitamins and are converted to vitamin A through enzymatic processes in the intestinal wall.

Carotenoid Synonyms

Carotenoid, Carotenoids, Carotenoids (NOS), carotenoids

Terms in Carotenoid category

Nonprovitamin A Carotenoid