Sensorial analysis was carried out in carrot genotypes Alvorada, Brasília RL, Brasília Bionatur, Kuronan, Nantes and Carandaí, grown under organic and conventional systems in Distrito Federal, Brazil. For the paired comparison test 1, uncooked samples of 'Alvorada', 'Brasília' and 'Nantes' were given to 33 consumers. There was no statistical difference among genotypes or crop system for the consumer's preference. For the paired comparison test 2, vapor cooked samples of 'Brasília' were given to 24 consumers in a residence. Samples from the organic crop system were preferred by consumers. For the ranking tests 1 and 2, 12 persons not previously trained were selected to evaluate samples of 'Alvorada', 'Brasília RL', 'Brasília Bionatur', 'Kuronan', 'Nantes' and 'Carandaí' cooked in water. 'Alvorada' samples from the organic crop system were preferred by consumers. For the paired comparison test 3, carried out at the University of Brasilia open area, samples of 'Alvorada' cooked in water were given to 36 consumers. There were no observed statistical differences between samples for consumer's preference. For the paired comparison test 4, carried out at Embrapa Hortaliça's restaurant, vapor cooked samples of 'Alvorada' were given to 39 persons. Samples from the organic crop system were preferred by consumers. Vapor cooked 'Alvorada' from the organic crop system was preferred by the consumers in comparison to 'Alvorada' uncooked or cooked in water.
Daucus carota L.; crop system; paired comparison test; ranking test; consumer's preference
