How Scientists Detect Carotenoids: A Guide to Modern Techniques
                                
                                
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                                Carotenoids are the second most abundant naturally occurring pigments on Earth, comprising over 750 known compounds. To accurately detect carotenoids, scientists employ a variety of laboratory techniques, ranging from simple colorimetric tests to sophisticated chromatography and mass spectrometry methods.