betacarotene

British  

/ ˌbiːtəˈkærəˌtiːn /

noun

1. the most important form of the plant pigment carotene, which occurs in milk, vegetables, and other foods and, when eaten by man and animals, is converted in the body to vitamin A

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Example Sentences

A member of the squash family, cantaloupe is a great source of of fiber, folate, B vitamins, vitamin C and K, and betacarotene, an antioxidant that helps keep eyes, skin and hair healthy.

From Salon

When faced with a dish called Scallops with Betacarotene, you can either sniff the air for a whiff of pretentiousness or you can order it, as I did.

From New York Times

OH Idea: Breeding sweet potatoes to contain betacarotene, to help in the fight against childhood blindness.

From The Guardian

Reilly suggests baking sweet potatoes because heat enhances betacarotene’s antioxidant activity, which keeps the glycemic index low.

From Washington Post

Sweet potatoes’ orange color signals the presence of antioxidants, particularly betacarotene, the water-soluble form of Vitamin A, Reilly says.

From Washington Post