What color were most carrots before the late 16th century?
Orange
Purple
Green
White
Fact: Though orange carrots are the norm today, most carrots grown before the late 1500s were actually purple. The earliest cultivated varieties, traced back to Central Asia, came in shades of purple and yellow. The now-familiar orange carrot was selectively bred in the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries, partly for its appealing color and sweeter taste. Over time, orange carrots became the dominant variety worldwide, while purple and other heirloom types became rarer until their recent revival in specialty markets.
Correct Answer: Purple