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Inheritance of beta-carotene content in melon
The objective of this work was to determine the inheritance of beta-carotene content in melon (Cucumis melo). The AC-16 accession (Cucumis melo subsp. melo var.
Juliana Maria Costa da Silva +6 more
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Silencing of beta-carotene hydroxylase increases total carotenoid and beta-carotene levels in potato tubers [PDF]
Background Beta-carotene is the main dietary precursor of vitamin A. Potato tubers contain low levels of carotenoids, composed mainly of the xanthophylls lutein (in the beta-epsilon branch) and violaxanthin (in the beta-beta branch).
Pizzichini Daniele +6 more
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beta-carotene bioefficacy and prevention of lipid peroxidation by lycopene.
beta-carotene bioefficacy and prevention of lipid peroxidation by ...
Dongwei. Zhu (7987442)
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Culling rate in dairy cattle has increased considerably, thereby reducing cowś longevity and raising sustainability concerns worldwide. In the last decades, feeding systems have changed towards larger inclusion of preserved forages and reduced fresh ...
A.E.P. Mary +4 more
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Beta-Carotene Extraction in Complex Food Additives
Introduction. Natural dye beta-carotene E160a (pro-vitamin A) is part of many functional foods. Therefore, the total intake of beta-carotene must not exceed the tolerable upper intake level, i.e. 10 mg/day.
Natalia V. Rudometova +1 more
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Lifestyle characteristics and dietary impact on plasma concentrations of beta-carotene and retinol [PDF]
Mechanisms of dietary micronutrients and personal characteristics of the human body are intricately complicated. These mechanisms, however, can be easily interpreted through appropriate mathematical relationships.
Rabindra Nath Das, Pradip K. Sarkar
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Physicochemical Characteristics of Bun Made from Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Clones [PDF]
Sweet potato tubers are source of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, beta-carotene, anthocyanins, and other phenolic components. Beta-carotene has been promoted because of its high antioxidant activity and health benefits.
Utomo Joko Susilo, Ginting Erliana
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A FAST HPLC METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF BETACAROTENE AND LYCOPENE FROM DAUCUS CARO
Beta-carotene and lycopene are important carotenoids present in carrots (Daucus carota). In this study, a fast and efficient HPLC method was developed for the determination of beta-carotene and lycopene from Daucus carota.
Dordai Lucian
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Compartmental analysis of the dynamics of beta-carotene metabolism in an adult volunteer.
Metabolism of a 73 mumol oral dose of beta-carotene-d8 in olive oil was determined from plasma beta-carotene-d8 and retinol-d4 concentration-time curves in an adult male. beta-Carotene-d8 and retinol-d4 concentrations in serial plasma were measured using
J.A. Novotny +3 more
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Effect of beta-carotene supplementation on African skin [PDF]
The authors were funded by the South African National Research Foundation (V.C.), the British Academy, and Wolfson Foundation (D.P.).The quantification of skin carotenoid levels has a range of applications in Caucasian populations, from serving as a ...
Perrett, D.I. +3 more
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