文摘
Different mamey sapote genotypes are characterized by their specific carotenoid profiles. Orange-fleshed fruits contained higher amounts of keto-carotenoids. Neoxanthin, violaxanthin, and other epoxides prevailed in yellow-fleshed fruits. Mamey sapote contained potentially vitamin A-active sapotexanthin and cryptocapsin. Post-prandial absorption of sapotexanthin was proven for the first time.