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Purple Carrot

Carrot is originally from Afghanistan, 5000 years ago. The carrot was probably purple or yellow. During the following centuries the Nature itself produced mutants and natural hybrids, crossing both with cultivated and wild varieties.

Temple drawings from Egypt in 2000 BC show a purple plant which some Egyptologists believe to be a purple carrot. Egyptian papyruses containing information about treatments with seeds were found in pharaoh crypts, but there is no direct reference to carrot it is known that ancient Egyptians did use other members of the Apiaceae family (carrot) including anise, celery and coriander.By the 10th century purple carrots were grown in Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern Iran. Purple, white and yellow carrots were imported to southern Europe in the 14th century. Purple carrots were used as a clothing dye for Afghan monarchs.

Even before the introduction of domestic carrots wild plants were grown in gardens as medicinal plants. Unravelling its progress through the ages is complex. Over the centuries, orange carrots became more popular and carrots of other colours were only preserved by few growers in remote regions of the world. The carrot returned to its roots and went on sale in the summer of 2002 in England in its original colour - purple - the first time in five centuries. According to recent studies purple carrot is up to 28 times richer with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory than orange carrots (same antioxidants are responsible for the purple-red pigment in raspberries and blueberries too). 
Purple carrots are also a Vitamin A source and have some health benefits of the orange carrots we are familiar with including better vision, brighter skin. It is proven that Beta-Carotenes and phytochemicals in carrots help to reduce cancer risks. Phytochemicals present in all carrots have a multitude of positive benefits including anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The Beta-Carotenes in purple carrots are actually double as compared to what you will find in other carrot varieties. Purple carrots have the added benefit of anthocyanins that are naturally bred in purple carrots and are great antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body’s cells from free radicals which are unstable molecules with potentially destructive side effects .Purple carrot can be used to treat intestinal parasites, constipation, indigestion and tonsil issues. In ancient times, It was used as medicine to treat everything from dog bites to syphilis.
Aureli Mario Co. grows purple carrots in Italy, transforming them into juices purees or concentrates, as well as dehydrates for several applications:

• Beverages, Smoothies, Baby Food, Soups, Sauces, Dipping, Dressings
• Seasoning, Filling, Topping, Ice Cream, Broth, Boullion Cube, Fresh/Egg pasta, Gluten free pasta
• Natural Aromas and colorants
• Baked food, Confectionary, Pastry, Dairy, Pet Food, Animal feed
• Food supplements, Dietetic food, Gluten free food

Aureli is specialized in high nutritional vegetables and has more than 25 varieties in its portfolio of processed vegetables. Visit our website www.aurelimario.com for any info or follow us in the most important Food Exhibitions all over the World.

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Our fresh harvested vegetables are soon processed into natural, at zero residues, organic and baby food Ingredients.
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Claim

Purple Carrot - ANTHOCYANINS

Purple carrot is an excellent source of total polyphenols, especially anthocyanins. They reduce the fragility of capillaries and their antioxidant properties carry out an antibacterial and immunostimulant activity. Polyphenols act in synergy with other carrot vitamins (carotenoids and vitamin C) against the harmful action of free radicals, preserving the integrity of important molecules and counteracting inflammatory and carcinogenic processes.

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