beta-carotene
- n an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
- Studies in the 1980s showed that people who consume a lot of beta-carotene-rich foods have a marked decrease in their risk of cancer.
- Broccoli is a rich source of beta-carotene, fiber and vitamin C (1 cup contains more C than an orange).
- For while rice, like other green plants, contains light-trapping beta-carotene in its external tissues, it does not produce beta-carotene in its endosperm (the starchy interior .