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ß-carotene

ß-caroteno

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β-carotène

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β-胡萝卜素 /bèi tǎ húluóbo sù/

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Chemistry | n. m.
The hydrocarbon that confers virgin olive oils their yellowish color, that is provitamin A and that has antioxidant properties.

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It contains vitamins A, C, D and E, proteins, β-carotene, lecithin, fatty acids and the "youth mineral" potassium.

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Synonyms

beta-carotene

Alternative forms

beta carotene

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