Do carrots and beets have swollen roots with stored food?

Yes, both carrots and beets have swollen roots with stored food. These swollen roots are called taproots. Taproots are a type of root system in which the primary root grows vertically downward and becomes thick and fleshy, storing food reserves for the plant. In carrots and beets, the taproots are the edible parts of the plants. Carrots have orange taproots, while beets have red or purple taproots. These swollen taproots are the main storage organs of the plants and contain various nutrients, including carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.