Zeaxanthin

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Synonyms

English

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary zea- (from New Latin Zea, genus name of Indian corn) + xanthin

Noun

1. a yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that is isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it and that is the chief pigment of maize

Synonyms

• E161h when used as a food colouring