
This short review intends to present some key facts on carotenoids in a popular scientific language on the occasion of the International Year of Chemistry. Carotenoids have a characteristic C40H56 structure and represent a market value of several hundred million Euros. Their chemical synthesis is still a demanding challenge for chemists. Health claims for several carotenoids are summarised and results of epidemiological studies are discussed.
Chemistry, Food Safety, Molecular Structure, Functional Food, Animals, Humans, Food, Organic, QD1-999, Carotenoids
Chemistry, Food Safety, Molecular Structure, Functional Food, Animals, Humans, Food, Organic, QD1-999, Carotenoids
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