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- noun organic chemistry A
xanthophyll pigment (ahydroxy derivative ofcarotene ) that occurs widely in nature.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The antioxidant brigade is led by Vitamin C, followed by dogged foot-soldiers including beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, quercitin, ferulic acid and kaempferol, all of which not only fight cancer but assist the body in its detoxification activities.
Neil Zevnik: Cauliflower: Cinderella for Christmas Neil Zevnik 2010
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The antioxidant brigade is led by Vitamin C, followed by dogged foot-soldiers including beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, quercitin, ferulic acid and kaempferol, all of which not only fight cancer but assist the body in its detoxification activities.
Neil Zevnik: Cauliflower: Cinderella for Christmas Neil Zevnik 2010
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The antioxidant brigade is led by Vitamin C, followed by dogged foot-soldiers including beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, quercitin, ferulic acid and kaempferol, all of which not only fight cancer but assist the body in its detoxification activities.
Neil Zevnik: Cauliflower: Cinderella for Christmas Neil Zevnik 2010
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The antioxidant brigade is led by Vitamin C, followed by dogged foot-soldiers including beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, quercitin, ferulic acid and kaempferol, all of which not only fight cancer but assist the body in its detoxification activities.
Neil Zevnik: Cauliflower: Cinderella for Christmas Neil Zevnik 2010
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Calcium, vitamin C and beta cryptoxanthin (BC) are also beneficial skin health nutrients.
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The cryptoxanthin in mangoes, oranges and papayas seems to decrease the risk of cervical cancer.
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Green Capsicums contain lutein and zeaxanthin which help age-related eye problems, Orange Capsicums contain beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin which help reduce the risk of developing emphysema and lung cancer while Red Capsicums contain lycopene and beta-cryptoxane.
Weekend Herb Blogging #80 Haalo 2007
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Green Capsicums contain lutein and zeaxanthin which help age-related eye problems, Orange Capsicums contain beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin which help reduce the risk of developing emphysema and lung cancer while Red Capsicums contain lycopene and beta-cryptoxane.
Archive 2007-04-01 Haalo 2007
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Pink and red grapefruit are colored by lycopene, and red sweet oranges by a mixture of lycopene and beta-carotene and by cryptoxanthin.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Pink and red grapefruit are colored by lycopene, and red sweet oranges by a mixture of lycopene and beta-carotene and by cryptoxanthin.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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