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The carotenoids of some food stuffs in Saudi Arabia
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The carotenoids of some food stuffs in Saudi Arabia

Khairia M Al-Ahmary
International journal of food sciences and nutrition, Vol.61(8), pp.823-828
12/2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/09637486.2010.488638
PMID: 20608883

Abstract

beta Carotene - analysis Capsicum - chemistry Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Edible Grain - chemistry Eggs - analysis Food Analysis - methods Fruit - chemistry Lutein - analysis Saudi Arabia Spinacia oleracea - chemistry Vegetables - chemistry Xanthophylls - analysis Zea mays - chemistry Zeaxanthins
The present study reports the use of high-performance liquid chromatography for the analysis of fruits (n = 12), vegetables (n = 14), corn products (n = 6) and egg products (n = 6) commonly found in Saudi Arabia. The highest content of lutein and β-carotene was found in spinach, and zeaxanthin was high in pepper (orange).

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