Lycopene

Red carotenoid, not vitamin A active.


Antioxidant carotenoid found in red foods.


Closely related to beta-carotene, lycopene gives rise to the red colouring in vegetables, particularly tomatoes, and is thought to have a significant antioxidant role.


A carotene-like compound that has no vitamin activity.


An antioxidant red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits and berries.


 


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