Carrots (appx. 10 pieces) per Kg

Carrots are root vegetables that were first grown in Afghanistan around 900 AD. Orange may be their best-known color, but they also come in other hues, including purple, yellow, red, and white. Orange carrots were developed in Central Europe around the 15th or 16th century.

The sugar in carrots gives them a slightly sweet flavor, but they also can taste earthy or bitter. The Beta carotene present in orange carrots has excellent antioxidant properties and protects the body against oxidative damage. Further, they contain a pigment called lutein, which helps decrease the risk of macular degeneration and other age-related diseases.