Carotene

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrəˌtiːn/

Carotene (noun)

  1. A natural orange pigment in plants that the body can change into vitamin A.
  2. Any of several orange-colored plant chemicals in the carotenoid family.

Examples

  • Carotene acts as a plant pigment vitamin in many vegetables.
  • Many leafy greens contain carotene as a plant pigment vitamin.