Purple or Orange carrots , which one do you prefer?
By Hazel Vee
@epiffanie (11325)
Australia
April 5, 2016 8:08pm CST
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One of the veggies that we love to use when we make our super juice is carrot . I read that both orange and purple carrots have the same nutritional value , except that the purple carrots has more significant amount of anthocyanins ..
Purple carrots are five times more expensive than orange carrots because they are organically grown. I seldom come across them so when they are available, I buy 2 to 3 kilos and have them with our daily dose of super juice..
Which one do you prefer, the orange or the purple carrots?
Bess..
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Anthocyanins are flavonoid pigments that give many blue, purple, and black vegetables and berries their intense hues and strong health-boosting properties.
Varieties of Purple carrots ..
Purple Haze
Indigo
Maroon
Purple Dragon
Cosmic Purple
Purple Dutch
Today, the purple carrot is making a comeback as health-conscious consumers are showing interest in this funky-looking heirloom vegetable. Overview of the nutrition facts and health benefits of purple carrots vs orange carrot cultivars.
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
LOL ..thank you @jaboUK ! .. I've now done the editing ..
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
I encountered purple carrots when on vacation in India, I thought them a little odd and they tasted different to the traditional orange variety. When I got home I looked them up and was surprised to find that most carrots were purple till about 1,000 years ago when the orange variety was developed in Europe, and in the west the orange variety has been the more popular ever since.
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
@epiffanie I found the purple ones to be too earthy tasting but then I only tried them at age 40+ so they would have to be a taste to be acquired. I have never seen purple carrots in Europe, Canada or USA.
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
@pgiblett Yes, they are earthy and I don't mind it .. but I didn't like it in cooking .. I only use it for juicing ..
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
Yeah, I was very surprised too when I read that carrots were all purple in beginning ..
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
You must try to eat more carrots because of it nutritional values .. I consume a pice of carrot a day with my juice .. If y don't like eating it, then drink it ..
@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
@epiffanie my blender for fruit shakes is currently busted but dont worry, i'll make one soon. 
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
I hope the organic farmers over there try to grow these purple carrots too ..
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
Yes it's rare .. purple carrots is not yet mass produced ..
But anything purple like purple yam and purple sweet potatoes are also high in anti-oxidant ..
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
7 Apr 16
@epiffanie
These 2 products are abundant in our place and we always buy them during Sundays at wet market.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
so, it is just the color that differentiates it from the orange. I still prefer the latter.
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
10 Apr 16
actually, the purple ones have more anti-oxidant .. any fruits and veggies that are deep read in colour, or purple or black, have more anti-oxidant in them so they are highly recommended..
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
10 Apr 16
@epiffanie yes and that is why I must avoid dark green leafy vegetables too because they have high vitamin K content which is restricted to a person taking Coumadin
The problem is , we don't have that here in the Philippines and i have never seen one ever yet . 
@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
Yes.. I read that purple fruits and veggies contain more anthocyanins .. more antioxidant therefore more beneficial for our health.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
If only the color is different but contains the same nutritious amound, I think i'll just get used to with the orange carrot.
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
The purple one has more anti-oxidant in it and it's organically grown that is why it's more expensive ..
@cmoneyspinner (9218)
• Austin, Texas
6 Apr 16
I know purple carrots exist but have never tasted one. Don't think I've ever seen them at our grocery store. Would love to try them though! Thanks for sharing that link.
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
@cmoneyspinner .. You are most welcome! It's very rarely that I see them in our groceries here as well.. Just keep checking when you go shopping .. It's good to try it ..
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
7 Apr 16
It has a more earthy taste .. while the orange variety has more sweetness..
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr 16
I've only seen them once or twice in our shops and haven't bought them. I think you can get other colours too from what I've heard.
@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
7 Apr 16
@JudyEv they are not always available ..
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
There are only a few organic here in Australia that are cultivating them.. The farmers in the Philippines may find them not profitable as yet ..But if you see it in the market, make sure you try ..
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@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
@epiffanie will check the.store if they have. They looks so good ;)
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@supercalifredge (606)
• United States
6 Apr 16
I have never tried purple carrots, but they definitely look interesting!
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
6 Apr 16
You must try it .. It has a different taste than the orange carrot ..
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