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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.


What is beta caradine?

Beta carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits. It is a precursor of vitamin A and acts as an antioxidant in the body. Sources of beta carotene include carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach.


Which vitamins turn skin yellow?

Excessive consumption of beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, can cause the skin to turn yellow or orange. This condition is known as carotenemia. It is not harmful, but it can be alarming to some individuals.


Functional groups in beta carotene?

Beta carotene contains two functional groups: a system of conjugated double bonds that form a polyene chain and two cyclic structures at each end of the chain. These functional groups are responsible for beta carotene's color and its role as a precursor for vitamin A in the body.


What is the difference between normal rice and golden rice?

Golden rice produces significantly more beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) than other varieties of rice. The beta-carotene also gives golden rice its distinctive color.


A yellow pigment found in carrots?

The yellow pigment found in carrots is called beta-carotene. It is a type of carotenoid that gives carrots their vibrant color and serves as a precursor for vitamin A in the body. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage.


What does beta carotene do for you?

Beta carotene is important for proper eye nutrition.


what enzyme in carrot?

beta carotene


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


Is natural beta carotene better for you than artificial beta carotene?

Natural Beta-carotene is used in health care in two ways: As Pro -Vitamin A, which is due to its ability to be converted to Vitamin A as and when the body requires, and as an antioxidant, which protects against cell and tissue damage by scavenging free radicals. This dual function of Natural Beta-carotene is due to the presence of Cis and Trans Beta-carotene isomers. Synthetic Beta-Carotene has only All-trans Beta-carotene. This inherent disadvantage of synthetic Beta-carotene has led many users to use Dunaliella, which is the best source of Natural Beta-Carotene with a high Cis-Trans Beta-carotene ratio (25:75).


Does beta-carotene cure cancer?

Studies have shown that beta-carotene has no effect on cancer