What is a carotene?
A carotene is a type of carotenoid which are purely hydrocarbons and contain no oxygen. (1)
What does a carotene do?
Carotenes play a significant role in helping plants grow. (1)
What are types of carotenes?
beta carotene
lycopene
What foods contain carotene?
carrots (1)
cantaloupe (1)
sweet potatoes (1)
papaya (1)
pumpkin (1)
tangerines (1)
tomatoes (1)
winter squash (1)
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/health/carotenoids#typesof-carotenoids
