Capsanthin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Capsanthin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A di-hydroxy, keto carotenoid, which, together with capsorubin, constitutes the red pigment of paprika.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A di-hydroxy, keto carotenoid, which, together with capsorubin, constitutes the red pigment of paprika.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include capsorubin, cryptocapsin, capsicine, capsinoid, carthamin, carotin.
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