Compound Monograph
Cryptoxanthin
A xanthophyll carotenoid pigment and provitamin A precursor, reported in cashew.
Classification
Cryptoxanthin is one of the carotenoids, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Cryptoxanthin is one of the carotenoids, found in Cashew.