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n. - An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants.

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  • The content of vitamin A and carotin is maintained and vitamin B and vitamin C are also well preserved.
  • Root contains some volatile oil, a large proportion of pectin, a peculiar coloring principle called carotin, and sugar.
  • PALMER AND ECKLES: The fate of carotin and xanthophyll during digestion.
  • It has however been shown by Palmer and others that carotin is not vitamine A.
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