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Answer for the clue "Yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow indian corn ", 10 letters:
zeaxanthin

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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is important in the xanthophyll cycle . Synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms, it is the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn , saffron , wolfberries ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context organic compound English) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow indian corn