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Seasons/Availability
Generally available year round, extreme weather conditions may affect production of Baby Micro Mix Carrots. Check for availability.
Description/Taste
Tiny and tasty, Baby Micro Carrot Mix deliciously proves great things come in small packages. These tender littler than little carrots are absolutely darling! Creative chefs are having fun finding fitting food that welcomes these vegetable gems that boast cool colors of maroon, yellow, white and orange. Too cute!
Nutritional Value
Naturally nutritious, carrots provide an excellent source of beta carotene and Vitamin A. Clipping the tops when harvested helps preserve nutritional benefits and freshness as the tops may pull the moisture and nutrients from the carrots. As a carrot matures, its natural sugars are stored in the cells of its outer layer.
Applications
Add whole to stews, soups, casseroles, hot dishes and vegetable medleys. Steam for a cute side dish. Season as desired. Dazzle diners with this mix's eye-catching colorful and flavorful personality. Toss in fresh green salads. Ideal for hors d'oeuvre and appetizer platters. To preserve color, prepare whole and do not peel. Simply scrub with a vegetable brush under cold running water. To store, refrigerate in a plastic bag or keep in a cool dry area up to two weeks to protect quality.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Carrots were originally purple, however, 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.
Geography/History
This grand array of baby micro carrots is locally grown at Weiser Farms in California. Weiser Farms is renowned for growing superior carrots, heirloom squashes, melons and a variety of premium potatoes. Conscious of maintaining soil integrity and good for the environment, Weiser Farms tells Specialty Produce that carrot tops make excellent compost and are plowed into the soil after harvest to enrich the soil's nutrients. Specializing in root vegetables, Weiser Farms has been growing premium vegetables since 1977. Ideal sandy soil for producing superior products, Weiser Farms' one hundred-twenty acres allow vital crop rotation resulting in top quality produce. Specialty Produce strongly supports and endorses our local growers, ranchers, farmers and the California farming industry.
Featured Recipes
Recipes that include Baby Micro Mix Carrots. One
is easiest, three is harder.
