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Wiktionary
- n. A common form of carotene
WordNet 3.0
- n. an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
Examples
“They are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which is converted in the body into vitamin A.”
“Carrots, sweet potatoes, and winter squash are a power-house of beta-carotene, which is important for vision.”
“There are many different varieties, ranging from dry and starchy varieties common in tropical regions, some pale and others red or purple with anthocyanins, to the moist, sweet version, dark orange with beta-carotene, that is popular in the United States and was confusingly named a “yam” in 1930s marketing campaigns for true yams, see p.”
Simon & Schuster: On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
“Vitamin A, which our bodies make from a precursor molecule in plants called beta-carotene p. 267, helps regulate the growth of several different kinds of cells, and helps our eyes detect light.”
Simon & Schuster: On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
“They have lots of fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C and beta-carotene.”
The Huffington Post: Wendy Diamond: Treat Your Dog This Valentine's Day
“Apples are rich in flavonoids, beta-carotene and vitamins, B, C and the minerals boron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and silicon.”
The Huffington Post: Brigitte Mars: Healthy Caramel Apples with Brigitte Mars
“However, as consumers show a growing preference for natural foods and for foods free of colorings, companies respond by omitting colors or switching to safe, natural colorings, such as beta-carotene, turmeric, paprika, beet juice, and annatto.”
The Huffington Post: Maria Rodale: What's All This Food Coloring Good For?
“In combination with vitamin E and beta-carotene, vitamin C enhances the immune system.”
“Squash has richness in beta-carotene and minerals such as potassium and calcium.”
“Dynamic inefficiencies: burdening sequential innovation, such as beta-carotene enriched “Golden Rice” which has 40 input patents.”
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