Carotenoid
CLASS OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS
Carotenoids; Carotinoid; Lipochrom; Colorless carotenoids; Ketocarotenoids; Ketocarotenoid; Keto-carotenoid; Keto-carotenoids; Cartenoids; Cartenoid; List of carotenoids
Carotenoids (), also called tetraterpenoids, are yellow, orange, and red organic pigments that are produced by plants and algae, as well as several bacteria, and fungi. Carotenoids give the characteristic color to pumpkins, carrots, parsnips, corn, tomatoes, canaries, flamingos, salmon, lobster, shrimp, and daffodils.