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Carrot taste and flavor

Daucus carota L.

Carrot taste is determined by organoleptic evaluation on a 10-point scale and biochemical markers, the primary ones being sugar and essential oil content.

In the reference 74 varieties crop Carrot, where this is mentioned in the description.

The sugar content in carrots is typically 6–7%, with varieties showing levels above 8% considered high-sugar. Essential oils, which can reach up to 15% in the roots, are responsible for the specific aroma. Carotenoids in the composition directly influence the nutritional value and organoleptic properties of the product.

The expression of flavor qualities is significantly influenced by environmental conditions and agronomic practices. Excessive nitrogen nutrition stimulates foliage growth, which negatively affects sugar accumulation in the root. The genetic potential for sugar and carotene accumulation depends on the cultivar type, among which the Kuroda type is notable.

General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.

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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.

Rubyprince

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

ROGER FREEMAN

NL UA
9 records

Imperator

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SATIMEX QUEDLINBURG HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT GmbH

CZ IT
6 records

Narvik

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
7 records

Charisma

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MORAVOSEED

CZ UA
4 records

Ibiza

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Creme de Lite

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

NAPOLEONSWEG 152

NL
3 records

Nanthya

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Novartis Seeds B.V., NL-1600 AA Enkhuizen

IT
3 records

Osiris

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

De Luc

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Nantese 3

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

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

IT
2 records

Ronka

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

KULTURSAAT E V

NL
2 records

Rolanka

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Dietrich Bauer in der Landwirtschaftsgemeinschaft

DE
3 records

Parmex

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

CZ NL
4 records

Rothild

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

DE
3 records

De Meaux

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

FR
3 records

Duwicker

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

DE HR
3 records

Kämpe

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SE
2 records

Nantaise

Protection expired

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

HR SI
2 records

Miranda

Protection expired

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

DE
2 records