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Is Carotenes vegan?

Carotenes are orange-yellow pigments belonging to the carotenoid family, found naturally in plants such as carrots, and can also be produced by fermentation (using fungi or algae) or by chemical synthesis. They are used as food colourants and as sources of provitamin A.

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