Organic
Purple/Red - Beta Sweet Carrot
"Nature's candy in a deeper hue"
Deeply colored, sweet, and crunchy, the Purple/Red - Beta Sweet Carrot is a vibrant variety of carrot that offers an attractive and healthy alternative to the common orange carrot.
Also known as
Deep Purple Carrot, Beta Sweet Carrot, Purple Top Carrot
Botanical name
Daucus carota
Product Details
PLU Code
93424
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Carrots › All Sizes
Origin
Mexico, the United States, and Europe are among the major producers of Beta Sweet Carrots, with the crop being available from May to November.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
7-9 months
Status
Approved
About Purple/Red - Beta Sweet Carrot
This variety of carrot boasts a deeper color due to its higher anthocyanin content, giving it an increased antioxidant profile. It is ideal for snacking, salads, or as a colorful garnish for various dishes.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Purple/Red - Beta Sweet Carrot are as follows
Calories 41 per 100 grams
Carbohydrates 9.6 grams per 100 grams
Fiber 2.8 grams per 100 grams
Protein 0.93 grams per 100 grams
Fat 0.16 grams per 100 grams
Vitamin A 836 mcg per 100 grams
Vitamin C 3.6 mg per 100 grams
Potassium 334 mg per 100 grams
Manganese 0.18 mg per 100 grams
Folate 13 mcg per 100 grams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for mature topped carrots (general storage recommendation). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Humidity
98-100%
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers, keep moist
Shelf Life
7-9 months
Storage Notes: Keep carrots as cold as possible without freezing and at very high humidity to prevent decay, sprouting and loss of crispness, and keep them away from ethylene, which makes them bitter. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -1.2°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 264-267.
Applies to: mature topped carrots (general storage recommendation).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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