These are also pigments with colors ranging from red to yellow. Carotenoids absorb light most strongly in the blue portion of the spectrum. They thus enable the chloroplast to trap a larger fraction of the radiant energy falling on it. Carotenoids are often the major pigments in flowers and fruits.The red of a ripe tomato and the orange of a carrot are produced by their carotenoids. In leaves, the carotenoids are usually masked by the chlorophylls.In the autumn, as the quantity of chlorophyll in the leaf declines, the carotenoids become visible and produce the yellows and reds of autumn foliage.he red of a ripe tomato and the orange of a carrot are produced by their carotenoids. In leaves, the carotenoids are usually masked by the chlorophylls. In the autumn, as the quantity of chlorophyll in the leaf declines, the carotenoids become visible and produce the yellows and reds of autumn foliage.
Reclusive billionaire Forrest E. Mars Sr., who invented M&M candies and presided over an international chocolate empire that had its roots in Chicago, died of natural causes Thursday night in Miami. He was 95.
But not so long ago â back before Mars Candy turned M&M's into fictional spokespeople â the green M&M was rumored to be essentially the equivalent of candy Viagra. 1  Share On facebook Share On facebook Share. 2  Share On pinterest Share On pinterest Share On pinterest Share On pinterest Pin. 3  Share On email Share On email. 4  Share On link Share On link.