Organic Carrot

Carrots come in orange, white, yellow, red, and purple color. Its root and leafy greens are edible. Carrot is among the most widely grown and popular vegetables in the world. Carrots can also be easily grown at home in temperate climates.

Conventional farming uses pesticides. To be on the safe side, it is best to peel the carrots and wash them thoroughly before eating. However, for organic carrots, you do not have to peel the skin as no pesticides are used. The skin of carrot is full of flavors.

What to look for?

• Carrot root should be firm and not bend easily.
• Avoid carrots with fine, white, hair-like rootlets as they are old carrots.
• Fresh carrot has lively green foliage. If the foliage is cut, the place where the foliage was attached should be no mold.

Storage and preparation tip:

1. Carrot can be kept in the fridge for weeks.
2. Organic carrots do not need to be peeled.
3. Carrot is ready to be used after a quick wash.

Cooking with Carrot:

Carrots can be cooked using just about any cooking methods: boiling, steaming, broiling, sauteing, baking, and even roasting. Carrots are pickled and preserved in sugar.

Carrot Nutrition Facts:

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene. It has even more when it is cooked. Beta-carotene converts to vitamin A, which is an antioxidant that helps to fight heart disease and cancer.