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Different Types of Carotenoids

By Professor Torbert | January 17, 2023

A closer look at the antioxidant pigments and their health benefits If you’re a fan of Professor Torbert and his Orange Corn you’re likely already…

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Better from the Beginning

By Professor Torbert | August 30, 2022

How Biofortification is Improving Nutrition Across the Globe Food nourishes us and gives us the energy we need to survive as living beings. Most of…

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Nigerian Food Entrepreneur Uses Orange Corn

By Professor Torbert | July 26, 2022

NutraMaize co-founders Torbert Rocheford and Evan Rocheford recently had the opportunity to meet with and mentor fellows from the 2022 cohort of the Mandela Washington…

Professor Torbert's Orange Corn

What are Carotenoids?

By Professor Torbert | April 25, 2022

Professor Torbert’s corn gets its vivid orange hue from being naturally selected for significantly increased levels of antioxidant pigments called carotenoids.   So what exactly…