Red Bunch Carrots
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Description/Taste
Red bunched carrots have an unusual maroon color. However, the interior is bright orange similar to that of a basic carrot. Its flesh is crisp and juicy. Red carrots are sweeter compared to orange carrots with earthy undertones and hints of celery.
Seasons/Availability
Red Carrots are available in the fall through spring months.
Current Facts
Red baby bunch carrots are high in beta carotene. They contain lycopene, a pigment also found in tomatoes and watermelon. Studies show that lycopene helps prevent heart disease and some cancers including prostate cancer. Purple carrots contain anthocyanins, pigments that act as powerful antioxidants and also help prevent heart disease by slowing blood clotting.
