Carotenoids in raw plant materials:
Carotenoids are rich sources of pro-vitamin A. These compounds are usually obtained from pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima, C. pepo, and C. moschata), as well as orange and yellow sweet potatoes. Carotenoids are C40 tetraterpenoids, which stand out for their antioxidant activity. Among them are carotenes (...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | Inglés |
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IntechOpen
2018
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/171153 |
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