noun
definition
Any of a class of yellow to red plant pigments including the carotenes and xanthophylls.
adjective
definition
Of or relating to such a class of pigments.
Examples of carotenoid in a Sentence
Lutein is the primary carotenoid located in the center of the retina, called the macula.
And if you regularly eat foods that contain this carotenoid, you'll enjoy several healthy benefits.
Food Possible heath benefits being studied The most nutritious way to serve tis food Tomatoes The carotenoid lycopene.
The results revealed that as infection levels increase, the deposition of carotenoid pigments in male bills decreases.
In the carotenoid category there are beta-carotenes prevalent in carrots, sweet potatoes, and red peppers; lycopene in tomatoes; and lutein in dark green leafy vegetables.