Carrot
What is Carrot?
The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable, typically orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow varieties also exist. It is native to Europe and southwestern Asia and is usually cultivated as a garden crop. Carrots are typically eaten raw or cooked.
Is Carrot vegan?
Carrot is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Carrot a major allergen?
Carrot is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Carrot used for?
Carrots are used in a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savoury, for their flavour, texture, and colour.
Is Carrot safe?
Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
Why it's used
Carrots are used in a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savoury, for their flavour, texture, and colour. They are a common ingredient in soups, stews, ready meals, and prepared vegetable dishes. Their natural sweetness can also contribute to the flavour profile of processed foods.
Health notes
Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. They also provide fibre. The UK's Eatwell Guide recommends eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, and carrots contribute to this intake. Carrots are not considered a food additive and do not have an E-number.
Allergen info
Carrot is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Carrot
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