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Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Baby bunch carrots are available year round with a peak season during late Fall through Spring.
Current Facts
Carrots are a cool climate crop that belong to the Umbelliferae family along with parsnips, fennel caraway, cumin and dill which all have the umbrella-like flower clusters that characterize this family of plants. Baby carrots are varieties known as "true" baby carrots as they are bred and cultivated to be harvested immature versus manufactured baby carrots which are ground down and shaped into thumb sized carrots . Some of the most popular baby carrot varieties include Nantes, Five Star Baby, Purple Dragon and Shin Kuroda.
Description/Taste
Baby carrots are visually typical of most carrot varieties. The roots are cylindric and tapered, coming to a point at their root's end with green tops resembling the lacy look and grassy taste of parsley. Common baby carrots have the same brilliant orange taproots as larger carrots, yet they are more tender and on average much sweeter than their mature counterparts. Baby carrots average 3 to 5 inches in length.
Nutritional Value
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene and a good source of fiber. Beta-carotene, the plant pigment that gives carrots their vivid orange color, is converted by the human body to vitamin A.
Applications
Carrots are one of the most common ingredients found in the kitchen as well as one of the most versatile and fundamental ingredients for culinary use. Young carrots require no peeling, making them a time efficient culinary asset. Baby carrots can be used in recipes raw, fresh and cooked. They are a quintessential salad, crudite and soup ingredient. Baby carrots are eaten whole fresh, pureed into sauces, roasted and fried. Baby carrots pair well with almonds, bacon, butter, radishes, cheeses, especially cheddar, parmesan and pecorino, cinnamon, cream, ginger, cardamon, potatoes, mushrooms, shallots, tomaotes and vinegar. Baby carrots will keep in cool, dry storage for up to a month. Scrub thoroughly when preparing. Never store fruit along with carrots. All fruit expels ethylene gas that is readily absorbed by carrots. Carrots exposed to ethylene turn very bitter making them not suitable for eating.
Geography/History
All carrot varieties are descendents of a wild carrot native to modern-day Afghanistan. The Orange carrot is a Western cultivar with origins in the Mediterranean and Western Europe regions. Baby carrot varieties are cool season crops preferring soil temperatures of less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Hylseeds | Fallbrook CA | 951-536-1337 |
| Romesco | Bonita CA | 619-475-8623 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| The Australian Grill | Carlsbad CA | 858-222-9328 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Chef Luis | Chula Vista CA | 619-395-6532 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-702-6010 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Papa Luna's Empanadas | San Diego CA | 858-255-8875 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Soda & Swine | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Commander Naval Air Force | San Diego CA | 619-556-1011 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Baja Asiatio | Tijuana CA | 619-890-4448 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Chef V | San Diego CA | 760-835-9912 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| San Diego Department Animal Services | ||
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Carolyn J. Fisher | San Diego CA | 858-274-1129 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Bunched Carrots. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Saffron Trail |
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Baby Carrots and Thyme |
| Food 52 |
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Glazed Carrots with Braised Bibb Lettuce |
| Souvlaki For the Soul |
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Carrot and Dill Mash |
| David Lebovitz |
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A Recipe For Easy Pickled Carrots |
