Farmer from Kodaikanal grows ‘black carrots’

In Kodaikanal, a farmer has created a record by cultivating black carrots. Ashir, a farmer from Kodaikanal, Pambarpuram, Dindigul district, has been cultivating mountain vegetables. These black carrots last 90 days, just like regular orange carrots. China is said to be the origin of this carrot. These carrots are lightly salted with a sweet flavor.

In general, carrots are a low-calorie vegetable. They are also rich in fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and potassium. Black carrots have more antioxidants than other carrots. If you eat 100 grams of black carrots you will get only 36 calories from it. Those who want to lose weight are advised to include black carrots in their diet. Black carrots are black in color due to the high concentration of the pigment anthocyanin.

Black carrots are high in fiber. This helps digestive organs to gain strength. Black carrots prevent problems such as flatulence, constipation, and diarrhea and helps increasing the body’s immunity. Black carrots have the ability to fight bacteria and viruses that can cause flu in humans. It is high in Vitamin C, which helps the white blood cells in the blood to function effectively.

The pigment anthocyanin in black carrots helps the body fight cancer cells. Black carrots also help to increase eyesight. It is also good to take black carrot juice. However, it is said that if you have too much black carrot, you are more likely to get skin allergies and high blood pressure.

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