carotenes
Carrot color compounds
Carotenes are orange-red pigments found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and other plants.
They belong to a class of compounds called carotenoids.
The body converts some carotenes, particularly beta-carotene, into vitamin A.
Carotenes also function as antioxidants and give autumn leaves, egg yolks, and flamingo feathers their color.
Vitamin's inactive precursor
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- phytonutrientsBioactive plant-derived compounds
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
micronutrient · dietary · supplements · absorption · fat-soluble · bioactive · metabolism · wellness
Edible orange taproots
- pumpkinLarge orange autumn gourd
- squashFlatten by pressure
- butternutTan elongated squash
- papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
mango · apricot · cantaloupe · persimmon · kale · spinach · chard · tomatoes
Red carotenoid pigment
- luteinYellow carotenoid in eyes
- chromophoreMolecule's tint-causing portion
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
phytochemicals · coloration · orange · yellow · red · golden · vibrant · hues
Visual perception capacity
- retinalOf eye's inner lining
- photoreceptorsCells sensing light
- acuitySharpness of mind or sight
- macularSpotted or patchy
provitamin
Vitamin's inactive precursor
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- phytonutrientsBioactive plant-derived compounds
bioavailability · micronutrient · dietary · supplements · absorption · fat-soluble · bioactive · metabolism · wellness · prevention
carrots
Edible orange taproots
papaya · mango · apricot · cantaloupe · persimmon · kale · spinach · chard · tomatoes · marigold
lycopene
Red carotenoid pigment
- luteinYellow carotenoid in eyes
- chromophoreMolecule's tint-causing portion
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
flavonoids · phytochemicals · coloration · orange · yellow · red · golden · vibrant · hues · pigmentation
eyesight
Visual perception capacity
- retinalOf eye's inner lining
- photoreceptorsCells sensing light
- acuitySharpness of mind or sight