November 15, 2014 at 8:41 pm

Picture of the Day: Carrot Rainbow

by twistedsifter

carrot rainbow Picture of the Day: Carrot Rainbow

 

Researchers at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have selectively bred carrots with pigments that reflect almost all colors of the rainbow. Carrots are root vegetables and most carrot cultivars are about 88% water, 7% sugar, 1% protein, 1% fibre, 1% ash, and 0.2% fat. [source]

 

 

picture of the day button Picture of the Day: Carrot Rainbow