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Carrots

General Information

Every refrigerator should have a bunch of crisp carrots stored and ready to enhance the flavors of soups, sauces, salads and desserts.  Fresh, spring carrots have a sweet delicate flavor that is perfect for snacking.  As carrots age, the color deepens which indicates an increase in vitamin A.

Selection and Storage

Bright orange carrots with a smooth surface are best.  They should be firm and medium sized.  Store in plastic bags in the refrigerator.

Preparation and Cooking

Wash carrots before use.  Most carrots need to be peeled.  Carrots can be grilled, boiled, steamed, baked or stir-fried.  Carrots are a favorite party tray vegetable, because they are great for dipping and bring a crunch.

Popular Varieties

Jumbo carrots are varieties that are specifically bred to reach their full size, as some varieties can get woody and produce a dry, threaded flesh.  Jumbo carrots store well and maintain their core color and flavor.

Baby carrots have the same brilliant orange taproots yet are more tender and on average much sweeter than their mature counterparts. Young carrots require no peeling, making them a time efficient culinary asset.

Maroon carrots have a narrow taper-shaped root often growing up to 10 inches while coming to a long thin thread-like point.  Its wine-colored skin thinly encases its crisp orange core.  The root retains its color through light cooking.

Jumbo	Baby	Maroon
Snappy Flesh, Earthy, Sweet Flavor.	Much Sweeter than a Regular Carrot.	Earthy, Sweet and Crispy.