CARROTS

Product Name	Carrots
Botanical Name	Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Variety	Nantes, Chantenay, Danvers, Imperator, Baby Carrots
Shape	Cylindrical to conical, tapering at the tip
Size	10–25 cm in length, 2–4 cm diameter (variety dependent)
Weight	100–300 grams per root
Skin	Smooth, thin outer skin; orange, red, purple, yellow, or white color
Flesh	Crisp, firm texture; typically bright orange
Taste	Sweet, earthy, mildly bitter (varies by variety and maturity)
Moisture Content	86–89%
Maturity Index	Fully developed size, bright color, crisp texture
Shelf Life	2–3 weeks in refrigerated conditions
Storage Temperature	0–4°C (90–95% relative humidity)
Packaging	Polybags or mesh sacks in crates/cartons; 5–25 kg net weight
Export Grade	Clean, smooth, firm, straight, free from cuts or decay
Common Uses	Fresh consumption, salads, cooking, juicing, baby food, processing