Researchers Create Potatoes with Higher Levels of Carotenoids
date:Oct 25, 2012
ercent higher than those in Yukon Gold, according to Haynes.

Several carotenoids are involved, including neoxanthin, antheraxanthin, violaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin. Among these, lutein and zeaxanthin, are of keen interest for eye health; they appear to protect against age-related macular degeneration and perhaps against cataract formation.

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