Compared to other cities in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metro, Aromas has a relatively high percentage of Hispanic residents. In contrast, Aromas has a typical proportion of Hispanic residents for California, but a higher percentage than the United States average, by 21.4%.
noun. 1  Any of various fat-soluble or water-soluble organic substances that are essential in minute amounts for normal growth and activity of living organisms. 2  A preparation containing one or more vitamins, often taken as a dietary supplement.oun. 1  Any of various fat-soluble or water-soluble organic substances that are essential in minute amounts for normal growth and activity of living organisms. 2  A preparation containing one or more vitamins, often taken as a dietary supplement.
Vitamins are organic compounds found in very small amounts in food and required for normal functioningâindeed, for survival. Humans are able to synthesize certain vitamins to some extent. For example, vitamin D is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight; niacin can be synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan; and vitamin K and biotin are synthesized by bacteria living in the gut.