Black carrot

Black carrot is a natural ingredient that comes from a type of carrot that is deep purple or nearly black in colour. These carrots are rich in nutrients and antioxidants, which can offer health benefits. Black carrot is often used as a food colouring due to its intense hue and is commonly found in natural food colouring products.

To produce black carrot extract, the carrots are first washed and peeled. They are then juiced or boiled to extract the deep purple pigment. This pigment is concentrated to create a black carrot extract that can be used in various food products to add colour. The extract can be used as an alternative to artificial food dyes.

Black carrot is often included in food products as a natural food colouring agent. You may find it listed on ingredient labels of items like fruit juices, smoothies, yoghurts, and even some sweets or desserts. It is preferred by some consumers who seek natural alternatives to artificial colourings. The use of black carrot extract can give foods an appealing dark purple or black hue without the need for synthetic colour additives.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Black carrot