Carrots are root vegetables that were initially grown circa 900 AD in Afghanistan. Although orange is their most well-known colour, they also occur in purple, yellow, red, and white. Carrots were purple or yellow in the beginning. Around the 15th or 16th century, orange carrots were created in Central Europe.
Depending on the colour, size, and region of origin, this popular and versatile vegetable may have a slightly distinct flavour. Carrots have a slightly sweet flavour due to the sugar, but they can also be earthy or bitter.