carotene
noun
car·o·tene ˈker-ə-ˌtēn 
ˈka-rə-
: any of several orange or red crystalline hydrocarbon pigments (such as C40H56) that occur in the chromoplasts of plants and in the fatty tissues of plant-eating animals and are convertible to vitamin A
compare beta-carotene
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Though measuring at slightly lower levels than carrots, pumpkin still contains plenty of beta carotene, and also offers vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins, and more. —
Christina Manian, Health, 6 Feb. 2026 Carrot juice is much higher in vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin K, while beet juice provides more folate and natural nitrates linked to blood flow and blood pressure support. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026 Our sauce includes onions for the heart and immune system, carrots that provide beta carotene for eye health and vitamin C, bell pepper for the immune system and celery with antioxidants that protect cells and reduce inflammation. —Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 2025 Dietary antioxidants include Vitamins C, E, and beta carotene, the minerals selenium, zinc, copper and manganese, and several plant chemicals (phytochemicals). —Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carotene
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Christina Manian, Health, 6 Feb. 2026 Carrot juice is much higher in vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin K, while beet juice provides more folate and natural nitrates linked to blood flow and blood pressure support. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026 Our sauce includes onions for the heart and immune system, carrots that provide beta carotene for eye health and vitamin C, bell pepper for the immune system and celery with antioxidants that protect cells and reduce inflammation. —Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 2025 Dietary antioxidants include Vitamins C, E, and beta carotene, the minerals selenium, zinc, copper and manganese, and several plant chemicals (phytochemicals). —Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carotene
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carotene
noun
car·o·tene ˈkar-ə-ˌtēn
: any of several orange or red pigments which occur in plants and in the fatty tissues of plant-eating animals and from which vitamin A is formed
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carotene
noun
car·o·tene ˈkar-ə-ˌtēn
: any of several orange or red crystalline hydrocarbon pigments (as C40H56) that commonly occur in the chromoplasts of plants and in the fatty tissues of plant-eating animals and are convertible in the body to vitamin A
see beta-carotene
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