Carotenoids

Despite being rich in cholesterol, eggs are also a great source of healthful nutrients, such as protein, vitamins, phospholipids, and carotenoids.

Carotenoids present in egg yolk have been demonstrated to be highly bioavailable, which makes eggs an interesting carrier of these biologically active pigments.

The distinctive colouring of the flamingo comes from carotenoids in their diet.

Plant pigments such as the carotenoids and chlorophylls will react similarly when exposed to light of high intensity.