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Carrot - characteristics

Carrot

 
 

Carrot (daucus carota) is a root vegetable, biennial plant, belonging to the family of Ombrelliferae, grown for its swollen roots, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. The most commonly eaten part of a carrot is a taproot. Health benefits: It contains carotenoids, mostly beta and alpha carotene, essential for healthy eyes and immune system.

Average nutrition facts per 100ml of product
Energy34 Kcal - 145 Kj
Protein0,47 gr
Total lipid (fat)0,14 gr
Ash0,55 gr
Carbohydrate7,36 gr
Calcium (Ca)183 mg
Iron (Fe)13,10 mg
Phosphorus (P)254 mg
Potassium (K)2130 mg
Sodium (Na)644 mg
β-Caroteneup to 100 mg/L
Total carotenesup to 150 mg/L and over
 

Products

Powders

Powders from vegetables are obtained by simply milling dehydrated vegetables in mills absolutely assigned to this use. This guarantees product safety avoiding possible contaminations from allergenic or gluten-containing elements. Vegetables powder by Aureli are guaranteed as gluten-free products and they are even used to prepare ingredients for gluten-free diets.

 

Dehydrated Vegetables

Dehidrated Vegetables (pellets of 2 mm diameter and 20 mm max. length) are obtained from gradual and slow drying of vegetable pomace inside long ovens which provide a long time process, to obtain low and save humidity levels (max. 7%). No extraneous substances are added to the product and it is packed in paper bag for food use.

 
   

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