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Commercial methods are described for extracting carotenes and xanthophylls from alfalfa, carrots and palm oil. Utilization of these carotenoids as vitamin A precursors and coloring agents in margarines, dough products, Pharmaceuticals, stock and poultry feeds is discussed.
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Burdick, E.M. Extraction and utilization of carotenes and xanthophylls. Econ Bot 10, 267–279 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02899007
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