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Beta-carotene

Beta-carotene

General Description: Beta-carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits. It is a provitamin A carotenoid, meaning it can be converted into active Vitamin A in the body.
Aroma Description: Beta-carotene itself does not have a distinctive aroma.
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