Carotenoids are gaining increasing importance as antioxidant nutritional supplements that offer protection against oxidation-induced deteriorative changes in the body. Their role in inhibiting the progression of chronic disease conditions such as macular degeneration, cardiovascular disease, and cancer is well-documented.

The carotenoids, because of their yellow to red coloration and natural occurrence in human foods, also find uses as natural food colorants.

 

 

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