carotenoid
/kəˈrɑːtənɔɪd/
noun
- A natural pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria that gives yellow, orange, or red color to fruits and vegetables.
- The bright red of tomatoes comes from the carotenoid lycopene.
- Eating foods rich in carotenoids may help protect your eyesight.
- Carrots get their orange color from a carotenoid called beta-carotene.