Carrots are genetically modified and non-genetically modified, so there are two options for people's comments, and the way to tell the difference is as follows:

Non-genetically modified carrots: the surface of the bumpy, generally not too straight, from the head to the tail is from thick to thin. And the head is protruding outwards.　

GMO carrots: the surface is relatively smooth, generally straight, its tail is sometimes thicker than the center. And the head is concave inward.　　

Note: Carrots are only available in the fall and winter, and those in the summer are usually genetically modified.

Nutritional Value:

1. Carotene in carrots can be converted into vitamin A, which plays an important role in the prevention of cancerous epithelial cells. And vitamin A is also a necessary substance for the normal development of bones, supplementing vitamin A is conducive to cell reproduction and growth. Therefore, the consumption of carrots can prevent epithelial cell carcinoma, which has a great impact on people's health.

And as an antioxidant, with the inhibition of oxidation and protection of the body's normal cells from oxidative damage to cancer prevention, carrots can be said to have a great role.

2, carrots have a certain hematopoietic function in addition, but also rich in potassium. This means that the consumption of carrots can supplement the blood needed by the body, to a certain extent, can improve anemia or cold blood. Potassium can regulate the appropriate osmotic pressure in the cells and the acid-base balance of body fluids, and participate in the metabolism of intracellular sugar and protein.

3, carrots contain a lot of plant fiber, it is very strong water absorption, in the intestinal tract as a "filling material", is conducive to intestinal peristalsis, can make the gastrointestinal health.

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