Did you know that carrots have only been orange since the 18th century? That’s when Dutch people started growing them in their national color. A University of Texas researcher grew a purple carrot back in 1989. The color is due to the anthocyanins (pigments) contained in the purple carrot. By the way, the color difference does not drastically change the taste; the purple carrots are slightly sweeter than the orange ones.
Purple exterior, orange interior
The purple carrot, as we know it, is not entirely purple. It has the familiar orange color inside. Because purple carrots remain orange on the inside, they still contain a lot of beta-carotene. The human body makes vitamin A from this substance.
Functions of vitamin A
Vitamin A is good for your eyesight, among other things. It supports the condition of your eye and helps keep your vision sharp. In addition, vitamin A has a positive effect on your immune system and helps keep your skin healthy from the inside out.
Why do we use the purple carrot?
The purple carrot is a healthy vegetable with a high content of vitamin A. In addition, its purple exterior gives it a special appearance. In any case, we are fans and therefore like to use it in our juices and dishes.
