capsanthin
A di-hydroxy, keto carotenoid, which, together with capsorubin, constitutes the red…A di-hydroxy, keto carotenoid, which, together with capsorubin, constitutes the red pigment of paprika.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A di-hydroxy, keto carotenoid, which, together with capsorubin, constitutes the red pigment of paprika.
Synonyms
1 synonymsE160c when used as a food colouring
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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