Meet the purple carrot or safarnaria
Purple carrots were the most consumed in Europe until the Dutch popularized the orange carrot as a tribute to the royal house.
Purple carrots have a very similar taste to orange carrots, but slightly sweeter and with a slight spicy touch. Nutritionally, they are very similar to oranges, although they stand out from oranges due to the presence of anthocyanin, an antioxidant with many beneficial health properties, such as:
- Improving cardiovascular health
- Helping to reduce LDL cholesterol
- Being anticarcinogenic
- Helping to regulate blood sugar levels
And like orange carrots, they have a high fiber content, minerals (sodium, potassium, calcium, and iodine), and vitamins (A and B6).
How to store and prepare them?
They can be used in the same type of recipes as orange carrots, but keep in mind that they will provide a purple color to the dishes.
They stand out for being eaten raw, grated in salads, or for juices or smoothies.
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