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The 13 pages that link to Beta-carotene, each with the reason it gives.

• CarotenoidBroader topic: It is a familiar dietary carotenoid and a precursor of retinal.

• Vitamin ABroader topic: It is the best-known provitamin A carotenoid and a major dietary source.

• MargarineRelated: It is used to give margarine a yellow color resembling butter.

• Golden riceRelated: Its accumulation in the endosperm gives Golden rice its color and provitamin A value.

• LuteinCompared with: It is a carotenoid alternative that lacks lutein's oxygen atoms and retinal distribution.

• RetinolCompared with: Unlike preformed retinol, beta-carotene must be converted before supplying vitamin A activity.

• Sweet potatoRelated: Orange-fleshed varieties contain beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A.

• FucoxanthinCompared with: Unlike fucoxanthin, it lacks oxygen-containing groups and absorbs at shorter visible wavelengths.

• LycopeneCompared with: Unlike beta-carotene, lycopene has no provitamin A activity.

• ZeaxanthinCompared with: Unlike zeaxanthin, β-carotene contains no oxygen atoms and can serve as a vitamin A precursor.

• Paul KarrerBroader topic: Its structure and conversion into vitamin A became key problems in Karrer’s research.

• AstaxanthinCompared with: Unlike beta-carotene, astaxanthin is an oxygenated carotenoid and is not a vitamin A precursor.

• Guernsey cattleRelated: Its presence contributes to the golden hue associated with Guernsey milk.