CARROT

SCIENCTIFIC NAME:  DAUCUS CAROTA

FAMILY: APIACEAE

Nutritional value per 100g:

·        Energy – 173 KJ (41Kcal)

·        Carbohydrates – 9.6 g

·        Dietary fibers – 2.8 g

·        Fat – 0.24 g

·        Protein – 0.93 g

·        Vit.A – 835ug

·        Vit.B – 1.97mg

·        Vit.C – 5.90mg

·        Vit.K – 13.2ug

·        Minerals – 469.61ug

·        Water – 88g

Benefits of carrots:

·        The deficiency of potassium can lead to a dry skin. Carrots are rich in potassium. Hence, drinking carrot juice can prevent this problem and keep your skin hydrated.

·        Carrots possess great healing qualities. Raw or grated carrots can be applied to wounds, cuts , and inflammation for quick healing.

·        Since ages, carrots have been known to promote hair growth and add thickness to the hair. being loaded with vit.A , carrots offer the following benefits for your hairs.

·        Carrots contain a variety of nutrients and antioxidants along with vit.C , and these will boost your immune system. The regular consumption of carrots creates a protective shield for our body.

·        The high level of beta carotene in the carrots acts as an antioxidants to prevent and reverse the cell damage done to the body through regular metabolism. Thus , it helps in slowing down the aging of cells.

·        Very few of us are aware of the fact that carrots contains calcium that is vital for the growth and development of bones in children and women.

·        According to a research conducted at harward university, people who consumed more than six carrots a week are less likely to suffer from strokes in comparison to those who ate only one carrots a month or less.

·        It reduces the accumulation of bile and fat in the liver.

·        Carrots are high in carotenoids that regulate blood sugar.

·        Revitalize the blood as well as balance the acid-alkaline ratio in the body.

Umesh pratap

M.sc 1^st semester

INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY