http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=potatoes-created-with-higher-levels-of-carotenoids Scientists with USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) bred yellow potatoes with carotenoid levels that are two to three times higher than those of the popular Yukon Gold yellow-fleshed potato variety. Several carotenoids are involved, including neoxanthin, antheraxanthin, violaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin. Among these, lutein and zeaxanthin, are of keen interest for eye health; they appear ... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:56:35 EST en