$$\beta$$-carotene and related compounds are plant pigments that give red, orange and yellow vegetables their vibrant colour. The structure of $$\beta$$-carotene is given below.

It is approved as a food additive in many countries. The correct statement/s that describe/s $$\beta$$-carotene is/are

A

It is a strong oxidizing agent

B

It reacts with singlet oxygen, an excited form of $$\text{O}_2$$, to produce an epoxide

C

It absorbs red/yellow light of electromagnetic spectrum

D

It comes in the oil phase when carrots are cooked in oil and water in a curry