Carrots
What is Carrots?
Carrots are root vegetables from the plant Daucus carota subsp. sativus. They are cultivated globally and are commonly consumed as a vegetable, either raw or cooked. Carrots are also processed into various forms like juice, puree, or dried flakes for use in food products.
Is Carrots vegan?
Carrots is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Carrots a major allergen?
Carrots are not a major allergen.
What is Carrots used for?
Manufacturers add carrots to food products for their natural sweetness, earthy flavor, and crunchy texture.
Is Carrots safe?
Carrots are a whole food and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add carrots to food products for their natural sweetness, earthy flavor, and crunchy texture. They are frequently used in soups, stews, salads, and baked goods. Carrots also provide a natural orange color to dishes and processed foods.
Health notes
Carrots are a whole food and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, particularly beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. There are no notable controversies regarding the safety of carrots as a food ingredient.
Allergen info
Carrots are not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Carrots
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