Definitions for beta-carotene
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1. beta-carotenenoun

   an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables

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1. beta-carotenenoun

   A common form of carotene

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1. beta-carotene

   β-Carotene (beta-carotene) is an organic, strongly coloured red-orange pigment abundant in fungi, plants, and fruits. It is a member of the carotenes, which are terpenoids (isoprenoids), synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons. Among the carotenes, β-carotene is distinguished by having beta-rings at both ends of the molecule. β-Carotene is biosynthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate.In some Mucoralean fungi, β-carotene is a precursor to the synthesis of trisporic acid.β-carotene is the most common form of carotene in plants. When used as a food coloring, it has the E number E160a.: 119  The structure was deduced by Karrer et al. in 1930. In nature, β-carotene is a precursor (inactive form) to vitamin A via the action of beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase.Isolation of β-carotene from fruits abundant in carotenoids is commonly done using column chromatography. It can also be extracted from the beta-carotene rich algae, Dunaliella salina. The separation of β-carotene from the mixture of other carotenoids is based on the polarity of a compound. β-Carotene is a non-polar compound, so it is separated with a non-polar solvent such as hexane. Being highly conjugated, it is deeply colored, and as a hydrocarbon lacking functional groups, it is very lipophilic.

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1. beta-carotene

   Beta-carotene is a naturally occurring, red-orange pigment found in many fruits, grains, and vegetables. It belongs to a group of plant compounds called carotenoids, which serve as antioxidants and can be converted into vitamin A in the body. Beta-carotene is used by the body to maintain healthy skin, mucous membranes, immune systems, and good eye health and vision.

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   • Provitamin A

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of beta-carotene in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of beta-carotene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of beta-carotene in a Sentence

1. Alyssa Burnison:

   Your body converts the beta-carotene to vitamin A, which has been known to support immune function and eye health.

2. Jim White:

   Beta-carotene has been proven to improve a person’s skin and decrease wrinkles, it’s also converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision. 1 cup of pumpkin contains 200 percent more vitamin A than the RDI (recommended dietary intake).

3. Whitney English:

   The not-so-secret healthy ingredient here is sweet potatoes! Instead of refined flour, sugar and butter, these chewy brownies use whole food ingredients like beta-carotene packed sweet potatoes and fiber-rich flaxseeds to create a nutritious, delicious, chocolatey dessert.

4. Alyssa Burnison:

   Carrots are commonly known for their rich sources of vitamin A and carotenoids, specifically beta-carotene, your body converts the beta-carotene to vitamin A, which has been known to support immune function and eye health.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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