FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Carotenes can be found in many dark green and yellow leafy vegetables and appear as fat soluble pigments, while -carotene can be found in yellow, orange and red colored fruits and vegetables [44].

Detailed explanation-2: -Carotenoids in non-photosynthetic organs of plants. Carotenoids are also present in non-photosynthetic organs of plants such as fruits, pericarps, seeds, roots, and flowers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Beta-carotene is a provitamin. This means it’s used by your body to make vitamin A. Provitamin A is only found in plants. Vitamin A is also found in foods from animals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beta carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits, especially carrots and colorful vegetables. The name beta carotene comes from the Greek “beta” and Latin “carota” (carrot). It is the yellow/orange pigment that gives vegetables and fruits their rich colors.