What is the source of Vitamin A in carrots? Is absorption of #1 reduced by cooking?
Carrot
 3% of the β-carotene in raw carrots is released during digestion, which can be improved to 39% by pulping, cooking and adding cooking oil Retinal is a form of Vitamin A Human bodies break down β-carotene into retinal
Root vegetable, usually orange in color
Are raw carrots better for maximizing vitamin A intake?