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