karotydowa
Karotydowa is a Polish adjective describing anything related to carotenoids, a family of natural pigments found in plants, algae, bacteria and some fungi. In scientific usage it denotes properties, processes or materials derived from carotenoids, including their chemistry, biosynthesis, biological functions and technological applications. The term is used across disciplines such as biochemistry, botany and food science to specify carotenoid-related aspects.
Key carotenoids include beta-carotene, lycopene (likopen), lutein and zeaxanthin. The karotydowa coloration refers to the characteristic
In industry, carotenoids are used as food colorants (commonly as variants of E160), dietary supplements and
Terminology notes: the term karotydowa is typically applied as an adjective; noun forms refer to carotenoids