Carrot Powder (Food Grade)

Carrot Powder is the dried and ground form of carrot root (Daucus carota). Unlike carrot oil (seed or infused), carrot powder is mainly a nutrient-rich food supplement and natural coloring agent. It retains much of the fresh carrot’s vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it versatile in both culinary and wellness applications.

Carrot Powder

• Source: Made from fresh carrots that are dehydrated and ground.
• Color & flavor: Orange-brown powder with a mildly sweet, earthy taste.
• Form: Used as a food additive, nutritional supplement, or in skincare products.

Key Compounds

• Beta-carotene (provitamin A): Supports vision, skin, and immune health.
• Vitamin C: Antioxidant, immune support, collagen production.
• Vitamin K & B vitamins: Aid bone, blood, and metabolic health.
• Potassium & calcium: Essential minerals for heart and bone health.
• Antioxidants (lutein, zeaxanthin): Protect eyes from oxidative stress.
• Fiber: Supports healthy digestion.

Health Benefits

🔹 Eye & Vision Support

• Beta-carotene converts into vitamin A, preventing night blindness and supporting healthy vision.

🔹 Skin & Anti-aging

• Antioxidants protect skin from sun damage.
• Vitamin A + C improves skin elasticity and healing.

🔹 Immune Boost

• Vitamin C and carotenoids strengthen the immune system.

🔹 Heart & Circulation

• Potassium helps regulate blood pressure.
• Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress on blood vessels.

🔹 Digestive Health

• Natural fiber supports gut function.

🔹 Culinary Use

• Natural food coloring for soups, baked goods, smoothies, and sauces.
• Adds sweetness and nutrition to baby food and energy bars.

How It’s Used

• Smoothies & juices: Blended in for a vitamin boost.
• Baking: In cakes, muffins, or bread for natural sweetness and color.
• Soups & sauces: Thickens and enriches flavor.
• Skincare masks: Mixed with honey/yogurt for a natural glow.
• Capsules: As a supplement for concentrated nutrition.

Typical amount: 1–2 teaspoons daily in food or drinks.

Safety & Precautions

• Generally safe when consumed in normal food amounts.
• Excess intake: Too much beta-carotene may cause carotenemia (a temporary orange skin tint, harmless).
• Allergies: Rare, but possible for those sensitive to carrots.

Fun Fact

Carrots weren’t always orange — the original varieties were purple, yellow, and red. The now-familiar orange carrot was developed in the Netherlands in the 16th–17th century, partly as a tribute to the House of Orange.