Influence of development stages on the physicochemical properties of black carrots (Daucus carota L.)
2020
Amritpal Kaur | Dalbir Singh Sogi
Black carrots cultivars “Pusa Asita” and “Black Wonder” were grown in an experimental field in Amritsar, Punjab, India and harvested after 45 days of sowing at weekly interval. Physical and chemical properties of carrot roots were determined during growth and development. Root weight of “Black Wonder” was higher than “Pusa Asita”. Anthocyanin content of “Pusa Asita” and “Black Wonder” varied from 11.46–519.39 mg/100 g and 0.62–3.29 mg/100 g, respectively. Ascorbic acid content varied from 0.963–4.115 mg/100 g and 0.707–3.437 for “Pusa Asita” and “Black Wonder”, respectively. Total and soluble solids increased marginally with the development of roots. Antioxidant activity of “Pusa Asita” and “Black Wonder” varied from 28.69–91.08% and 4.55–15.62%, respectively. “Pusa Asita” has higher anthocyanin content and antioxidant activity than “Black Wonder” which makes it a potent cultivar for pigment extraction and nutraceutical application.
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