Chemistry, encapsulation, and health benefits of β-carotene - A review
β-carotene is a principle carotenoid in carrots, and of the most common and widely studied carotenoids. Carotenoids are the phytonutrients that impart a distinctive yellow, orange, and red color to various fruits and vegetables. β-carotene is important not only for the color that it imparts to the f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Cogent Food & Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2015.1018696 |