Vegetables
Carrot - Purple Dutch
Purple Dutch carrots are about 5-8cm long and have a deep purple skin with orange core. They have a slightly sweeter flavour than other carrots. Like all carrots, purple Dutch carrots are naturally low in energy, kilojoules, calories, fat, saturated fat and sugars. All carrots were originally purple, black or red and date back thousands of years. The orange carrot enjoyed today was developed by the Dutch in the 17th century.
Did you know?
A 2010 University of Southern Queensland study found purple carrots contained up to 28 times more anthocyanins - antioxidants responsible for the purple-red pigment in fruit - than orange carrots.
Serving suggestions
Try julienned purple Dutch carrots in a Moroccan-style salad with olives, coriander, cumin and honey-mustard dressing.
Seasonality
Available from January to December.
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