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Item Hortaliças e Nutrição(Centro Universitário da Fundação de Ensino Octávio Bastos, 2023-11-30) RODRIGUES, Bruna Soares; PAIÃO, João Francisco Canedo; WOLF, João Bonaldi; CRUZ, Júlio Igor da; AGUIAR, Matheus Cipriano de; SIMÕES, Naiane; FARIA, Ricardo Alexandre de; VILLANOVA JUNIOR, Vilson Agostino; CONCEIÇÂO, Vivyan Justi COLLI, Bruna do Amaral BrogioDaucus carota, popularly known as carrot, is a plant from the apiaceae family. The name also designates the root of this plant, which is tuberous, orange, with a woody and edible texture. The stem is not very perceptive and is located at the insertion point of the leaves, reaching a length of 30 to 50 cm. Carrots are highly recommended by doctors due to their high nutritional value, being rich in beta-carotene, as well as fiber, minerals and antioxidants. In humans, just 100 grams of carrots is enough to meet the daily vitamin needs.