IMPORTANCE OF CAROTENOIDS FOR HUMAN HEALTH
Carotenoids are brightly yellow to red pigments occuring in plants and are introduced into humans through dietary intake of vegetables and fruits. They do not dissolve in water, they can give maximum absorption in UV region at 400-450 nm., and they are stable in alkali. Some carotenoids have provita...
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Pamukkale University
1997-01-01
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| Series: | Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/pajes/article/view/5000090039 |