carotenoid
noun
ca·rot·en·oid
kə-ˈrä-tə-ˌnȯid 
variants
or less commonly carotinoid
: any of various usually yellow to red pigments (such as carotenes) found widely in plants and animals and characterized chemically by a long aliphatic polyene chain composed of eight isoprene units
carotenoid
adjective
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The second is Mosaic, which is a mix of carotenoids, most importantly lycopene, which can increase collagen production and reduce collagen breakdown.
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Megan McIntyre, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin are both types of carotenoids related to beta carotene and vitamin A.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes' health benefits primarily come from plant pigments like carotenoids (in yellow potatoes) and anthocyanins (in purple potatoes).
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Chlorophyll gives leaves a green color, so when these pigments are not visible, carotenoids, which produce yellow orange and brown colors, show through, the Virginia Department of Forestry explains.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Sep. 2024
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Megan McIntyre, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin are both types of carotenoids related to beta carotene and vitamin A.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes' health benefits primarily come from plant pigments like carotenoids (in yellow potatoes) and anthocyanins (in purple potatoes).
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Chlorophyll gives leaves a green color, so when these pigments are not visible, carotenoids, which produce yellow orange and brown colors, show through, the Virginia Department of Forestry explains.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Carotenoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carotenoid. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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carotenoid
noun
ca·rot·en·oid
variants
also carotinoid
: any of various usually yellow to red pigments (as carotenes) found widely in plants and animals and characterized chemically by a long aliphatic polyene chain composed of eight isoprene units
carotenoid
adjective
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