Carrot juice

Definition

Carrot juice is extracted from carrots. It is sometimes added to foods as a natural colouring agent.

Health considerations

Carrot juice does not have the fiber content of whole carrot. Daily consumption of carrot juice leads to an increase in carotenoids in the body. With increased temperature, heating time, and age from pressing, the carotene content of carrot juice decreases.

May be found in

Fruit juice blends, vegetable juice, pressed juices

References

Nutrition Research
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Nutrition Research 2