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Are carrots antifungal?

Carrot root tissues have been shown to contain a number of metabolites which inhibit the development of fungi.

What happens to your body when you drink carrot juice daily?

Carrot juice is incredibly nutritious, providing potassium, several carotenoids, and vitamins A, C, and K. Drinking this veggie juice may help improve eye health, boost your immune system, and strengthen your skin.

Do bagged carrots need to be refrigerated?

Carrots can last up to two to three months in the refrigerator if stored properly. If you grow your own carrots or buy them fresh from the farmers market, immediately place them in a bag and store them in your refrigerator. Avoid exposure to sunlight or air, which can cause carrots to worsen in quality.

Falcarinol (also known as carotatoxin or panaxynol) is a natural pesticide and fatty alcohol found in carrots (Daucus carota), red ginseng (Panax ginseng) and ivy. In carrots, it occurs in a concentration of approximately 2 mg/kg.

What is falcarinol used for?

Falcarinol (1) and falcarindiol (2) have been identified as important antifungal compounds in carrots and other Apiaceae plant species, inhibiting spore germination of various fungi in concentrations ranging from 20 to 200 μg/mL [19,56–65].
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meggie · F
I heard that too many carrots can make your skin orange
SW-User
@meggie it's true. they've made self-tanning pills from carotene (the very thing that makes carrots orange) you'd have to eat a lot, tho. like so many
meggie · F
@SW-User well it in one of the few vegetables that isn't in short supply in the UK now, so i may be eating more!!!
SW-User
@meggie they are brilliant roasted. bon appetit!