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zeaxanthin

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EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 708035 Last modified 10.10.2024
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Domain Chemistryfood chemicals
  • ksantofüllide rühma kuuluv oranžikas-kollane värvipigment, toiduvärvina E161h
  • a deep yellow carotenoid pigment present in the retina of the eye and in some plants and microorganisms, used as a food additive and supplement
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    • High levels of zeaxanthin are found in maize (from which it was first isolated) and egg yolk, as well as brightly coloured fruits such as orange and yellow peppers, melons, and oranges. It often occurs naturally with the pigment lutein, of which it is an isomer.
zeaksantiin
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  • Värvilised on ka mitmed bioaktiivsed ühendid, nagu kurkumiin (E100, kollane, põletikuvastane ühend), luteiin ja zeaksantiin (E161b ja E161h, vajalikud normaalseks nägemiseks), lükopeen (E160d, punane, vähivastane ühend), antotsüaanid (E163, punased kuni violetsed, antioksüdandid).
E 161h
C40H56O2 formula
zeaxanthin
E 161h
C40H56O2 formula

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