The garden carrot is a cultivated form of the wild carrot and is probably the most widely grown vegetable in the world. Carrot roots are widespread in Europe and North America, and the leaves and seeds are rarely used. However, carrot seeds contain many biologically active and flavorful tasting compounds.
Probably the main therapeutic effects of the CO2 extract from carrot seeds are similar to the essential oil from these seeds. This essential oil is the main substance of the drug “Daucorin”, which affects the coronary blood flow of the heart. It is recommended to prevent the development of atherosclerosis and angina pectoris. In addition, CO2 extract from carrot seeds can be recommended as a biologically active ingredient in products for the kidneys and liver, for normalizing and stimulating the reproductive system and for treating colds.
In food production, the CO2 extract from carrot seeds can be used to prepare dressings and sauces. In addition, it should be noted that the high biological activity of this product limits the dose of its application. It should be noted that a counterpart to the CO2 extract from carrot seeds, the essential oil from carrot seeds, is widely used in Asian cuisine.
CO2 extract from carrots is a viscous, oily liquid with a yellowish-orange color, a woody-earthy aroma and a bitter-burning-spicy taste. The presence of vitamin E and provitamin A – beta-carotene in the CO2 extract of carrot seeds gives the extract very powerful antioxidant properties.
Chart 1. The main components of CO2 extract from carrot seeds
| NAME | CONTENT IN% OF THE AMOUNT OF VOLATILE COMPONENTS | EFFECT |
|---|---|---|
| Karatol | 38 | Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, bactericidal, stimulates the production of testosterone, anabolic, inhibits the growth of cancer cells. |
| Geranylacetat | 18 | It is used in perfumery compositions and in the food industry as a flavoring agent. |
| Beta-carotene | 1,1 | Provitamin A, reduces photosensitivity, wound healing, antioxidant. |
| Vitamin E (tocopherol) | 3,1 | Against muscular dystrophy, reproductive disorders in men, skin diseases, psoriasis, peripheral vascular cramps, a powerful antioxidant. |
| Alpha- and Beta-Pinene | 9,8 | Antiseptics, local irritants, diuretic, expectorant. |
| Oleic acid | 7 | Belongs to the group of omega-9 unsaturated fatty acids. Reduces the risk of heart disease. Blocks the absorption of cholesterol. Improves blood vessels. Relieves inflammation. Promotes the restoration and regeneration of nerve cells. |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | Is an essential fatty acid. Belongs to the group of omega-3 fatty acids. Reduces the risk of arrhythmias, thrombosis, high blood pressure. Combats the appearance of flaky skin infections. Retinal pathologies. It is widely used in cosmetics. | |
| Linoleic acid | Belongs to the group of omega-6 fatty acids. Is an essential fatty acid and belongs to the group of vitamin-like compounds. Reduces the risk of the occurrence and development of high blood pressure, and also helps fight obesity. | |
| Beta-Farnese | 2,4 | Helps fight tooth decay, normalizes the digestive process, reduces stress and anxiety. |
| Beta-Bisabole | 4 | Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, bactericidal. |
| Caryophyllene | 5 | Stimulates digestion, improves the condition of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, antispasmodic, anti-cancer, analgesic, disinfects the oral cavity |
| Daucol | 1,6 | Antineoplastic, antispasmodic. |
| Sabinen | 5,2 | Antibacterial, anthelmintic, calming, immunomodulatory. |
Cosmetics is an area in which the CO2 extract from carrots can show its unique abilities. Carrot seed CO2 extract can be recommended for a variety of cosmetic products:
- Care products for skin aging and the fight against fine lines;
- Means to increase skin elasticity with a firming effect;
- Means to fight age spots, rosacea, stretch marks and scars on the skin;
- Tonics and creams to combat comedones and normalize the sebum glands;
- Masks for dry and brittle hair and strengthening the hair follicles;
- Masks to remove dandruff;
- Conditioners that give hair healthy shine and suppleness.
The homeland of the carrot seed is probably Egypt or India. Carrots were not brought to Europe until the 14th century and were popularly called “Queen Anne’s Lace”.
Chart 2. Application rates, recommendations for the use and storage of CO2 extract from carrot seeds
| Food usage rates | Artikel А100: 0,001-0,005% (10-50g pro Tonne) Wasserlösliche Mikroemulsionen EMA1: 0,1-0,5% (1-5l pro 1000l oder 1-5ml pro Liter) Wasserlösliche Mikroemulsionen EMA5: 0,02-0,1% (0,2-1l pro 1000l oder 0,2-1ml pro Liter) |
| Application rates in cosmetics | Item А10: 1-3% Item А100: 0.1-0.3% EMA1 Item 10-30% EMA5: 2-6% |
| Recommendations for use | It is recommended to add CO2 extracts in the final stages of preparation, in the cooling phase of the end product. |
| Storage advice | It is recommended to store CO2 extracts in a closed container in a cool room and avoid direct sunlight. |
| Use in dietary supplements | Application in cooking | Application in cosmetics |
| The extract is recommended as an agent affecting the coronary blood flow of the heart, it is recommended to prevent the development of atherosclerosis and angina pectoris. In addition, CO2 carrot seed extract can be recommended as a biologically active component in products for the kidneys and liver, to normalize and stimulate the reproductive system, and to treat colds. | It can be used to prepare dressings and sauces. In addition, it should be borne in mind that the high biological activity of this product limits the application doses. It should be noted that a weaker analogue of CO2 extract from carrot seeds – carrot seed essential oil – is widely used in Asian cuisine. | CO2 extract can be recommended for a variety of cosmetic products such as: age care and wrinkle care products, skin tightening products with a tightening effect, products against age spots, rosacea, stretch marks and scars on the skin, tonics and creams. to fight comedones and normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, masks for dry and brittle hair and strengthen hair follicles, masks to eliminate dandruff, conditioners that give hair a healthy shine and softness. |