Carrot - HS Code: 07099920
The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable often claimed to be the perfect health food.
The carrot is usually orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist. They are a domesticated form of the wild carrot, Daucus carota, native to Europe and Southwestern Asia.
Carrot is available with AM Global Traders round the year.
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Benefits:
▣ Carrots are about 10% carbs, consisting of starch, fibre, and simple sugars. They are extremely low in fat and protein. ▣ Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene. They are also a good source of several B vitamins, as well as vitamin K and potassium. ▣ Carrots are a great source of many plant compounds, especially carotenoids, such as beta carotene and lutein. ▣ Eating carrots is linked to a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease, as well as improved eye health. Additionally, this vegetable may be a valuable component of an effective weight loss diet. ▣ While no evidence suggests that organic carrots are more nutritious than conventionally grown ones, organic varieties are less likely to harbor pesticides. ▣ Baby carrots are whole carrots harvested before they grow large, while baby-cut carrots are pieces from larger carrots that have been machine-cut, peeled, polished, and washed before packing. ▣ Carrots may cause reactions in people allergic to pollen. Additionally, carrots grown in contaminated soils may contain higher amounts of heavy metals, affecting their safety and quality.