Abstract Twelve carrot varieties in different colours and sizes were investigated for chemical properties (dry matter, ash, pectins, titratable acidity, pH), contents of vitamin C, sugar, organic acids, mineral (sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium), anti-oxidant activities (ABTS, FRAP, ORAC). Moreover, total polyphenolics tetraterpenoids colourful presented. According to the study, sucr...