what's in carrots that makes people turn orange?

Question

is it vitamin c?

Answer 1

It's Carotene

Answer 2

Carotene
The term carotene is used for several related substances having the formula C40H56. Carotene is an orange photosynthetic pigment important for photosynthesis. It is responsible for the orange colour of the carrot and many other fruits and vegetables. It contributes to photosynthesis by transmitting the light energy it absorbs to chlorophyll.

Carotenemia or hypercarotenemia is excess carotene, but unlike excess vitamin A, carotene is non-toxic. Although hypercarotenemia is not particularly dangerous, it can lead to a yellowing of the skin (carotenodermia). It is most commonly associated with consumption of an abundance of carrots, but it also can be a medical sign of more dangerous conditions. A randomised trial into the use of β-carotene and vitamin A for prevention of lung cancer had to be stopped early due to the apparent increase in the incidence of lung cancer in those with lung irritation from smoking or asbestos exposure.[1].

Answer 3

Carotene is responsible for the orange colour of the carrot and many other fruits and vegetables. It is also responsible for the tint to you skin when you eat lots of carrots.

Answer 4

Beta-Carotene

Answer 5

No, it's Carotene. Lemons also have vitamin C and they don't turn you orange.

Answer 6

beta carotene, that's what the orangey-color is from in carrots, squash, etc.
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Vitamin C is not a color. Common mistake, tho

Answer 7

I always thought physically turning orange was a myth, but I suppose after having a large amount of these colored veggies, it can do something.

Answer 8

It's beta carotene but it doesn't make people orange.

Answer 9

Carotien

Answer 10

beta carotene