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Carotenoid
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carotenoïde, carotenoïde pigment
a type of pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria, responsible for bright red, yellow, and orange colors and important for photosynthesis and antioxidant activity
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The vivid orange color of carrots is due to the high concentration of carotenoids in their tissues.
De feloranje kleur van wortels is te danken aan de hoge concentratie carotenoïden in hun weefsels.
Carotenoids in leaves help protect the plant cells from damage caused by excessive sunlight.
Carotenoïden in bladeren helpen plantencellen te beschermen tegen schade veroorzaakt door overmatig zonlicht.
