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Carotene is in cantaloupe, carrots and sweet potatoes. It is responsible for the orange color in almost every orange fruit and vegetable. It is a form of vitamin A.

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What is natural carotene?

Carotene is found in root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, ect. Therefore, you get natural carotene from these veggies. It is not an additive to another product. Carotene is also in broccoli, apriots, and kale.


Is b carotene an organic or inorganic compound?

beta carotene in organic


what enzyme in carrot?

beta carotene


What does beta carotene do for you?

Beta carotene is important for proper eye nutrition.


Is beta carotene vitamin a?

Not exactly. The body will convert Beta Carotene into Vitamin A when it is needed. That's why Beta Carotene is the preferred and safer version of Vitamin A... you can overdose on pure Vitamin A easier than you can on Beta Carotene


What is the chemical formula for beta carotene?

The chemical formula for beta-carotene is C40H56


What does carotene do to your hair?

carotene makes your hair straight for 4 to 6 months


What chemical gives carrot their orange color?

This compound is beta-carotene.


What color does carotene reflect?

Carotene reflects orange wavelengths on the visible spectrum.


Where to find the carotene Formula?

The formula for carotene can be found on Wikipedia, which lists it as C40Hx and mentions the different kinds of carotene in existence, mainly alpha and beta.


Beta carotene is the chemical responsible for the colour of which vegatables?

Carotene is responsible for the orange colour of carrots. There are many other vegetables that contain Beta Carotene.


Does shrimp contain beta-carotene?

There are many animals types that contain beta-carotene. Shrimp do have beta carotene, along with many types of algae.