carotinoids
/kəˈrɑtɪnɔɪdz/
noun
- A group of natural pigments (yellow, orange, or red) found in plants, algae, and some bacteria, which give color to foods like carrots, tomatoes, and pumpkins, and are important for health as antioxidants or as a source of vitamin A.
- Carrots get their bright orange color from carotinoids like beta-carotene.
- Eating leafy greens provides your body with carotinoids that support eye health.
- Scientists study carotinoids to understand how they protect plants from sun damage.