“beta-Carotene plus alpha-tocopherol also stimulated cellulose digestion in the presence of 100 mg/L of safflower oil , evidently through the increased growth of cellulolytic bacteria.”
“beta-Carotene plus alpha-tocopherol enhanced bacterial cell yield in the presence of safflower oil , caprate, stearate, or linoleate, suggesting that beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol increase the utilization of fatty acids.”