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Fucoidan vs Fucoxanthin - What's the difference?

fucoidan | fucoxanthin |

As nouns the difference between fucoidan and fucoxanthin

is that fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide found in several seaweeds while fucoxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found in the chloroplasts of brown algae.

fucoidan

English

Noun

(wikipedia fucoidan) (en noun)
  • (carbohydrate) A sulfated polysaccharide found in several seaweeds

    • fucoxanthin

    English

    (wikipedia fucoxanthin)

    Noun

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  • (organic compound) A carotenoid pigment found in the chloroplasts of brown algae.