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Shimbashi Izakaya "Shim" means "New," and "bashi" means "Bridge" in Japanese. With the desire to provide San Diego with the best Japanese dining experience outside of Japan, we have named our restaurant Shimbashi, meaning "New Bridge."
Round Carrots
Inventory, 24 ct : 2.13
This item was last sold on : 03/11/10
Seasons/Availability
Round Carrots are available year round.
Current Facts
Beta III, a carrot resembling a larger regular carrot, has been developed as a result of a four-year study between a horticulturist and a geneticist. This super carrot contains five times the amount of beta carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body. This enriched carrot may help inhibit the development of cancer.
Description/Taste
Somewhat out of the ordinary, round carrots are quite unusual in their shape and size. Unlike the regular elongated carrot, this variety is spherical and about one and one-half inches to two inches in diameter. Orange in color, the flavor is wonderfully sweet. Round carrots are especially prized in gourmet cuisine.
Nutritional Value
Three ounces of carrots contain about 43 calories. A great source of vitamin A, they are low in sodium and offer a source of potassium. Surprisingly, cooked carrots are more nutritious than raw carrots. Cooking partially dissolves the cellulose-stiffened cell walls and makes the nutrients more readily available. A form of calcium that is easily absorbed by the body is provided in a three and one-half ounce serving of cooked carrots. This same serving contains 15,000 units of vitamin A. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lower the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Ancient Romans and Greeks grew carrots that produced thin tough roots that were used for medicinal purposes. The British developed high beta carotene carrots to help their aviators have better night vision during World War II. Today, the common carrot is an especially popular vegetable in Europe and is used throughout Asia. In India, the carrot is favored made into a creamy, sweet, delightful pudding that is topped with a sliver of foil known as "varaq". Indian cuisine also uses carrots in vegetarian cooking and make pungent carrot pickles. The Chinese carve them to make fancy garnishes for centerpieces and serving plates. Vietnamese restaurants add finely shredded carrot in dipping sauces.
Geography/History
Although carrots were originally purple, other colors such as red, white and yellow also appeared in Asia thousands of years ago. About 200 years ago, the first orange carrots were cultivated in the Netherlands and the Royal House of Oranje is credited for the carrot's popularity. Carrots are members of the Umbelliferae family and identified by their feathery rather wispy leaves most commonly called "tops". Classified as taproots, carrots grow downward into the soil and swell. Today's carrots come in many sizes and shapes including round, cylindrical, fat or jumbo, tiny or baby and long, tapered or thin. Round golf ball sized carrots were originally cultivated because they grew faster than elongated classic varieties and were easier to store. These special cultivars do best in heavy clay soil. Not drought-tolerant, all carrots require relatively large amounts of continual moisture. High temperatures during the growing season cause poor color and quality.
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