Look for well-shaped carrots. They should not be covered with rootlets. Choose mature carrots as fairly young carrots are mild-flavored and tender, but mature carrots are often sweeter, with a dense, close-grained texture.
Some people do have a natural allergy to carrots, so all varieties should be avoided, to prevent swelling, rashes, and stomach issues. (1)
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Black carrots are a source of natural food coloring that originates from Turkey and other regions of the Middle East and Asia. The nutrients in black carrot extract that give them their color are anthocyanins which have several health benefits, such as the potential for treating neurological dysfunctions like Alzheimer’s disease. They can also be beneficial when treating cancer. Black carrots have a unique taste, decidedly different than white or orange carrots. In India, it’s grown in Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh regions of India amongst which Punjab Black Beauty is the popular variant. Researchers suggest that Anthocyanins from purple carrot are more stable over a wider pH range than Anthocyanins from other fruit or vegetable sources, making them ideal for use in yogurts, beverages, fruit bases, and confectionary.