Organic Carrot Root Powder

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Organic Carrot Root Powder

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About
Native to Afghanistan, carrots are wonderfully
popular root vegetables. Though they are mostly
found in orange colour, they also come in other
colours like red, yellow, white, and purple. As
per fact, early carrots came in yellow or purple
hues. The orange carrots that are quite popular
today, surfaced back in the 15th century in
Central Europe. Carrots generally have an
earthy, bitter, and mildly sweet flavour. The
taste may vary based on the size, colour, and
place of origin of the vegetable.
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Carrots Nutrition

• Wondering about carrots nutrition? Well, these
  root veggies are a powerhouse of nutrients. They
  are an excellent source of minerals and vitamins.
  A half cup of chopped carrots contains the
  following nutrients
• Calories 25
• Carbohydrates 6g
• Protein 0.5g
• Fibre 2g
• Sugar 3g
• Carrots are packed with vitamin A, vitamin C,
  Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K. They are loaded with
  important minerals including calcium, iron, and
  potassium. The primary plant compounds present in
  this root vegetable include Beta carotene, Alpha
  carotene, Lycopene, Lutein, Anthocyanin, and
  Polyacetylenes.
• So, are carrots good for you? Well, the above
  nutrition profile analysis justifies the goodness
  of carrots well.

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Some Quick Fun Facts About Carrots

1. Carrots come in many different colours. Yes, you
   heard that right. Forget orange You can find
   carrots in the shade of deep purple, yellow, and
   white. Believe it or not, the early carrots were
   white or purple in colour. The orange ones
   surfaced after a genetic mutation was done to
   transform the yellow-orange core of the purple
   carrots to solid orange.
2. Carrots are composed of around 88 percent water.
3. Carrots have seeds. Yes, you heard it right! The
   seeds of carrots have been used in the
   preparation of herbal medicines. Since they have
   aromatic properties, the seeds are also used in
   the manufacture of spices to enhance culinary
   flavours. Some people also extract oil from
   carrot seeds.

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1. Carrots contain sugar. They contain four
   different kinds of sugars, namely fructose,
   glucose, sucrose, and xylose. Although carrots
   have sugar, yet they have a low starch content.
   So, you can take your favourite sweet vegetable
   without worrying about carbs.
2. Cooked carrots are better than raw ones. Cooking
   carrots releases beta-carotene, which makes them
   even more nutritious. Raw carrots provide just 3
   of beta-carotene, whereas cooked ones provide
   around 40 of this substance.
3. There are more types of carrots than you really
   know. Even though carrots are categorised into
   wild and domestic carrots, there are many more
   types of carrots. Some of the important types of
   carrots are Long Oranges, Crème de Lite, Scarlet
   Nantes, Top Cut, Early Short Horns, Half-Long
   Horns, Jaune Obtuse du Doubs, and Danvers.

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Industrial Uses of Carrot Powder
Carrots have a wide range of industrial
application. In the pharmaceutical industry, it
is used in the preparation of medicines and
healthcare products. It is also added to many
dietary supplements in the nutraceutical
industry. In the food beverages industry,
carrot powder is used in the manufacture of baby
foods, bakery goods, puffed foods, confectionary
products, and solid beverages.
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Contact Us
GREEN JEEVA LLC (Ontario California
Warehouse) Address 2030 S. Hellman Ave.
Ontario, CA. 91761 Email  enquiry_at_greenjeeva.com
Phone [phone]
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Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 201A, Henderson, NV
89052 Email enquiry_at_greenjeeva.com Phone 1
909-947-0550
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