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BookmarkThe carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange or white in colour with a woody texture.
The edible part of a carrot is a taproot.
Beta carotene, a dimer of Vitamin A, is abundant in the carrot and gives this vegetable its characteristic orange colour.
Furthermore, carrots are rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, and minerals..
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