The carrot (Daucus carota) is an edible root vegetable, native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. The carrot is a plant in the umbellifer family Apiaceae. The carrot roots contain bioactive compounds such as alpha- and beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, tocopherol, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and minerals. Carrot is a most important source of carotenoids, anthocyanins, carbohydrate, crude fiber. Several studies have shown the benefits of carrot for health. The high concentration of antioxidant carotenoids especially β-carotene and lutein contributes the biological and medicinal properties of carrots.
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References
- Krishan Datt Sharma et al. Chemical composition, functional properties and processing of carrot—a review. J Food Sci Technol. 2012 Feb; 49(1): 22–32.
- Zaini RG et al. Effects of bioactive compounds from carrots (Daucus carota L.), polyacetylenes, beta-carotene and lutein on human lymphoid leukaemia cells. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2012 Jul;12(6):640-52.
Organic Carrot Powder
Botanical Name: Organic Carrot Powder
Ref Number: TGLAJP
Tested by: QC
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