Region of Origin
Commodity:
Baby Hand Peeled Carrots
Description & Origin
Carrots are part of the Apiaceae family, which also includes parsley and celery. Baby hand peeled carrots are produced from carrots harvested when still slender and young. Varieties with tender cores are selected to ensure the carrots are snappy and crisp, but not woody. Harvesting at an immature stage ensures they are sweet without developing too much earthiness. Post-harvest, these carrots are c...
Health Benefits & Nutrition
Carrots, particularly orange carrots, are best known for their abundance of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. They also contain vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Different colors of carrot contain a distinct assortment of beneficial antioxidants, including lycopene in red carrots and anthocyanins in purple carrots.
Our Varieties
Carrot Baby Hand Peeled Mixed Color
Description
Hand peeled baby carrots in the mix color pack include petite carrots in three to four color variations that could include orange, purple, red, white, and yellow. This rainbow assortment offers a range of colors, each of which has a very slightly different flavor profile that may be sweeter or earthier. There may be some variation in thickness or length of carrot between each color depending on the characteristics of each type of carrot at harvest.
Variety Tips & Tricks
This convenient pack brings a rainbow of color to any crudité spread or side dish. While cooking can dull the color of some purple varieties, there is still a distinct appearance and flavor that sets them apart from your typical orange carrot.
Commercial Availability (Grown for the US Market)
Carrot Baby Hand Peeled Orange
Description
Hand peeled carrots in the classic orange color are perfect for simple applications where consistency is desired. They have a classic sweet carrot flavor and a tender, thin core. They tend to have more consistency in size throughout the pack, although some variation is still typical.
Variety Tips & Tricks
With consistent color, there is no need to worry about allocation of colors across plates, making them even easier to work with.
Commercial Availability (Grown for the US Market)
Foodservice Tips
Traditional Culinary Uses
Baby hand peeled carrots are a workhorse in the kitchen, particularly for catering or other high volume facilities. They can be used in the same way as any other carrot, but are ready-to-use without peeling or knifework. They are often used raw as part of gourmet crudité presentations with hummus or other spreads and dips. They are commonly steamed and glazed as a crowd-pleasing and versatile side dish for catering entrees, from steak to fish. They are also excellent roasted or added to vegetable medleys.
Flavor Pairings
Lemon, Orange, Celery, Pea, Onion, Pomegranate, Ginger, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Thyme, Walnut, Pistachio, Honey, Cinnamon, Feta, Poultry, Beef
How to Prepare
Gently rinse the carrots with cold water prior to use.
How to Store in the Kitchen
Store baby hand peeled carrots in their original plastic packaging in the coldest area of the refrigerator to prevent moisture loss. Keep in mind that pre-peeled carrots have a shorter shelf life than unpeeled carrots and should be used promptly.
Fight Food Waste Tips for root to stem cooking
The entire hand peeled baby carrot is edible – even the nub of greens at the top!
Warehouse Storage & Handling
Maintain these conditions for optimal short-term storage shelf life.*
IDEAL STORAGE TEMP:
32°F
RECOMMENDED TEMP STORAGE ZONE:
32-39°F (Cold Storage)
SUBJECT TO CHILLING INJURY:
No
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
98-100%
PRODUCES ETHYLENE:
Yes - Very Low
SENSITIVE TO ETHYLENE
Yes- High
ETHYLENE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Exposure to ethylene can cause carrots to develop a bitter flavor. Do not store near ethylene producing items.
Quality Assessment
Baby hand peeled carrots should be firm, well-colored, and dry but without any surface cracking. The carrots should be relatively consistently sized within the case, although some variation is typical in both diameter and length.
Important Handling
Avoid exposure to changes in temperature that will cause a build-up of condensation that may speed decay.
Optimum Shelf Life
Depending on variety, conditions at harvest, and handling, baby hand peeled carrots may last up to 2-3 weeks.