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Suitability of carrots for processing

Daucus carota L.

A complex of biochemical and morphological characteristics of carrot roots that determine the efficiency of their industrial peeling, slicing, and preservation of the final product quality.

In the reference 315 varieties crop Carrot, where this is mentioned in the description.

Critical factors for the suitability of carrots for processing include a high content of dry matter, sugars, and carotene, which ensure the yield and quality of the finished product. The anatomical structure of the root is of particular importance, with preference given to varieties with a minimal core size, as the primary nutritional components are localized in the cortex.

Industrial standards require uniformity of the roots in terms of size, specifically a cross-sectional diameter within the range of 2.5–7.0 cm, which is necessary for the stable operation of automated peeling and slicing lines. Structural-mechanical properties of the tissues, which determine how the raw material behaves during blanching and freezing, play an important role, as do strict requirements regarding the integrity of the roots to minimize production losses.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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Varieties of Carrot mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Afalon

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MORAVOSEED

CZ UA
5 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Sativa coop (IT)

DE NL SI
4 records

Marion

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MORAVOSEED

CZ UA
4 records

Morelia

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Rijk Zwaan Welver, D

NL
4 records

Niland

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
5 records

Cupar

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN B.V, NL

NL
4 records

Nantese

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

HR IT SI
4 records

Rubína

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SEMO a.s

CZ SK
4 records

Nanbro

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Kees Broersen Zaden

CZ PL SK
4 records

Diamento

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR UA
4 records

Tim Tom

Application submitted

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin & Cie

CZ UA
4 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN

NL
5 records

Karotina

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MORAVOSEED

CZ SK
4 records

Patzi

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Robert Prieur

FR UA
5 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

ES IT
4 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

HM.CLAUSE

FR
5 records

Vanda

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SEMO a.s

CZ SK
6 records

Muleta

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Robert Prieur

FR UA
5 records

Naomi

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MORAVOSEED

CZ NL
6 records

Aneta

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Moravoseed Spol. S.r.o

CZ UA
5 records

Oxheart

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
4 records

Rockfire

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

NUNHEMS

NL UA
7 records

Chamare

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SEMO A.S., CZ

CZ SK
4 records

Bastia

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

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