Carrot
Vegetables that are grown and consumed all over the world. Support Agrolife Galsen and you will support sustainable agriculture while enjoying products of unrivalled quality.
Vegetables that are grown and consumed all over the world. Support Agrolife Galsen and you will support sustainable agriculture while enjoying products of incomparable quality.
Although its characteristic colour is orange, there are other varieties that are purple or red. The raw flesh is crunchy although its texture varies depending on the preparation. It has a sweet flavour that adds to stews or salads in which it is added.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories (Kcal) | 239 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 4.75 |
| Proteins (g) | 0.63 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.62 |
| Fats (g) | 0.15 |
| Sodium (mg) | 52 |
| Calcium (mg) | 27 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.5 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 31 |
| Potassium (mg) | 219 |
| Vitamin A (mg) | 0.44 |
| Vitamin B1 (mg) | 0.06 |
| Vitamin B2 (mg) | 0.06 |
| Vitamin B3 (mg) | 0.77 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 3.8 |
*per 100g
Place them in a perforated plastic bag in a cool and humid environment, which will keep the carrots in better condition, preventing them from softening. They are sensitive to ethylene, so they should be stored away from fruits such as apples.
As well as being delicious, they are used in many beauty products, in particular carrot oil is found in many skin care products, thanks to its moisturising and rejuvenating properties.
Have you heard of the legend that eating carrots improves night vision? This story originated in World War II as a campaign to confuse enemies.
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