Carrot (Daucus carotaL.), an important root vegetable of
Umbelliferae family, is cultivated throughout the world. Carrot and
its products including juices are widely accepted as a rich source of
phytonutrients such as bioactive compounds, carotenoids, minerals
and vitamins (Qin, Xu, & Zhang, 2005) which provide many health
benefits to the human body