Influence of chromoplast morphology on carotenoid bioaccessibility of carrot, mango, papaya, and tomato

► Different chromoplast types were confirmed for tomato, carrot, mango and papaya. ► Differences in carotenoid bioaccessibility were related to chromoplast types. ► β-Carotene bioaccessibility from foods: mango > papaya > tomato > carrot. ► Carotenoid bioaccessibility: lutein > β-cryptoxanthin > β-carotene > lycopene. ► Lipid addition enhanced bioaccessibility, irrespective of food source/carotenoid.