1. Carrots are said to be native
to Central Asia.
2. China is the world leader
in the production of carrots followed by Uzbekistan.
3. Although usually orange in
color, some naturally occurring species can be purple, black, red, white or
yellow!
4. Spices like parsley,
fennel, dill and cumin are close relatives of the carrot.
5. Excessive consumption of
carrots over a period of time results in a condition called carotenemia characterized by a yellowing
of the skin.
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