carrotins
/ˈkɛrətɪnz/
noun
- Plural of carrotin; multiple types or molecules of the orange pigment found in carrots and other plants.
- Scientists study carrotins to understand how plants produce these healthy pigments.
- The carrotins in this supplement come from natural sources like algae and carrots.
- Different carrotins give various vegetables their yellow, orange, and red colors.