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Why mango becomes yellow when ripe​

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Mangoes contain beta carotene, which lends their interiors a beautiful yellow hue. Beta carotene is a phytochemical. Mangoes are packed with carotenoids, which are produced using phytoene. The phytoene leads to an integration of orange-yellow carotenoids, thereby turning mangoes yellow.
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