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Nutrition:
Carrots
are
one of the most healing foods and provides the
finest and highest quality of nutrients. It is an
excellent source of pro-vitamin A, vitamins C, D,
E, K, B1 and B6.
Also
rich
with biotin, potassium, calcium, magnesium,
phosphorus, organic sodium and some trace
minerals.
Taste:
A
sweet vegetable. Carrots that are no longer than 6
inches tend to be sweeter.
Uses:
Carrots
can
be
eaten raw on their own or with dips, boiled, stir
fried or roasted for extra sweetness.
Substitutions:
Sweet
potato
or
butternut squash can sometimes substitute.
Storage:
Immature
and
fresh-market carrots (which are usually immature)
can be stored for four to six weeks if they are
kept in an area with 32 F and 95 to 99 percent
humidity. Mature carrots can be stored for four to
five months or even longer if kept under similar
conditions. Damaged carrots cannot be stored and
should be used right away.
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