beta-carotene
noun
be·ta-car·o·tene
ˈbā-tə-ˈker-ə-ˌtēn 
-ˈka-rə-
: an isomer of carotene found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits
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Some compounds, like lycopene and beta-carotene, are antioxidants solely.
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A, and fiber, which support eye health, immunity, and blood sugar control.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients like beta-carotene, fiber, and antioxidants that the body needs for various functions.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Carrots, for example, provide beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A to support immune health and vision.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A, and fiber, which support eye health, immunity, and blood sugar control.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients like beta-carotene, fiber, and antioxidants that the body needs for various functions.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Carrots, for example, provide beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A to support immune health and vision.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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beta-carotene
noun
be·ta-car·o·tene
variants
or β-carotene
: a reddish-orange pigment that is an an isomer of carotene found chiefly in orange and dark green and yellow vegetables and fruits (such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach) and that is converted to vitamin A in the body
Note: Beta-carotene is the most active and widespread provitamin A and is derived commercially from natural sources or is prepared synthetically.
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