bétakarotin
Bétakarotène, also known as beta-carotene, is a carotenoid pigment and provitamin A. It is produced by plants, algae and some fungi, and occurs naturally in many colorful fruits and vegetables. Common dietary sources include carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, leafy greens, apricots, mangoes and various vegetable oils. Commercial beta-carotene used in supplements and as a food colorant is produced by synthetic methods or by microbial or algal fermentation.
Biochemically, beta-carotene has 40 carbon atoms (C40H56) and consists of two beta-ionone rings joined by a long
Uses and regulation: Beta-carotene serves as a dietary source of provitamin A and exhibits antioxidant properties
Safety: Dietary intake from food is considered safe. High-dose beta-carotene supplements have been associated with an