noun
- Plural of carotin; orange or yellow pigments found in plants, especially carrots, that the body converts to vitamin A.
Usage: Also spelled carotenes in modern usage; carotins is an older or variant form; Often used in nutritional and biochemical contexts
Examples
- Carrots are rich in carrotins, which give them their bright orange color.
- The carrotins in sweet potatoes are converted to vitamin A in the human body.
- Nutritionists recommend eating foods high in carrotins for eye health.
- The concentration of carrotins varies depending on the variety of carrot.
- Beta-carotene is one of the most important carrotins for human nutrition.