canthaxanthin
/ˌkænθəˈzænθɪn/
noun
- A red-orange pigment found naturally in some plants, fungi, and animals, often used as a food coloring or in tanning pills.
- Canthaxanthin gives flamingos their pink feathers.
- Some farmers add canthaxanthin to chicken feed to make egg yolks more orange.
- The supplement contained canthaxanthin, which is known to color skin when taken in large doses.