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Calamondin Limes
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Description/Taste
Baby carrots are small in size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in length, and are slender, cylindrical, and conical in shape with slight tapering to the non-stem end. The skin is smooth and firm, varying in color depending on the variety, and is covered in small root hairs. Underneath the surface, the flesh is crisp, tender, and dense, also varying in color, but the most popular Baby carrots are typically grown from orange varieties. Baby carrots are crunchy with a sweeter flavor than full-grown, mature carrots.
Seasons/Availability
Baby carrots are available year-round.
Current Facts
Baby carrots, botanically classified as Daucus carota subsp. sativus are edible, underground roots that have been harvested prematurely and are members of the Apiaceae family along with parsnips, celery, and parsley. There is some confusion on what is considered a Baby carrot, and there are two main types that are mistakenly interchanged known as true Baby carrots and baby-cut carrots. True Baby carrots are bred and cultivated specifically to be harvested before they reach full size and are depicted in the photo above. There are many varieties of carrots that can be marketed under the Baby carrot name, including Nantes, Five Star Baby, Purple Dragon, and Shin Kuroda. The other type of small carrots is known as Baby-cut carrots. These roots are manufactured carrots which are ground down and shaped into thumb-sized carrots. Baby-cut carrots often overshadow true Baby carrots in the commercial marketplace, but Baby carrots, in general, are favored for their small size, crisp consistency, and sweet flavor.
Nutritional Value
Baby carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which can help prevent vision loss, vitamin C to protect the body from sickness, and fiber to assist with digestion. The roots also contain some vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, folate, and potassium.
Applications
Baby carrots can be consumed in both raw and cooked applications such as roasting, sautéing, stir-frying, and boiling. The young carrots do not have to be peeled, making them a time-efficient culinary asset, and contain a sweeter flavor and more tender consistency than mature carrots. Baby carrots can be shredded over salads and grain bowls, sliced for appetizer plates, or sliced and tossed into soups, stews, and curries. Baby carrots can also be pureed into sauces, roasted and fried, or baked into muffins, pancakes, and bread. Baby carrots pair well with herbs such as tarragon, thyme, cilantro, and parsley, fruits such as pomegranates and apples, nuts such as almonds and pistachios, ginger, cinnamon, and cheeses such as cheddar, feta, parmesan, and pecorino. Baby carrots will keep 4-5 weeks when stored loosely in a plastic bag with air circulation in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Since their creation, baby-cut carrots have been one of the most purchased vegetables in supermarkets in the United States due to their convenient nature and small size. When the recession hit, more consumers were buying full-size carrots to save money, and the sales of baby-cut carrots came to a standstill. To re-inspire consumers, a marketing campaign was created in 2010 to market baby-cut carrots similarly to junk food. The carrots were marketed in bags that resembled potato chip packaging and were sold in vending machines, fast-food restaurants were offering baby-cut carrots as a healthy side dish, and billboards displayed the perfectly sliced roots with the slogan “Eat’em Like Junk Food.” This marketing campaign significantly increased baby-cut carrot sales and rebranded the small cut root into renewed popularity.
Geography/History
Carrots originated over five thousand years ago in present-day Afghanistan in Central Asia. As the roots were domesticated, natural hybrids and mutants were developed and crossed with wild and cultivated varieties creating new cultivars varying in color, size, and flavor. Carrots were then transported via seeds across Africa, Europe, and Eastern Asia and were sold during trade expeditions. Orange carrots first appeared in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, quickly displacing other varieties and dominating the market. Baby carrots have been around since ancient times but were not marketed commercially until the 20th century. Today Baby carrots can be found at local farmers markets, specialty grocers, and in home gardens in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Silver Gate Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-888-1214 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Parakeet Cafe La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Cottage La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8409 |
| Cafe Madeline | San Diego CA | 619-723-5845 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
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Little Italy Mercato
JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United StatesEscondido,CA 1-760-638-6387 About 17 days ago, 5/16/20 Sharer's comments : Tasty Baby Orange Carrots From JR Organics 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno,CA 1-559-385-4959 About 76 days ago, 3/18/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful variety of carrots coming from Fresno! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Ynez, CA 1-805-335-3369 About 83 days ago, 3/11/20 Sharer's comments : The best bunches of rainbow carrots going! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
The garden Of...
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Ynez,CA 1-805-335-3369 About 90 days ago, 3/04/20 Sharer's comments : The best of the best! In season now! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLos Olivia, CA 1-805-335-3369 About 97 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Baby carrots from the Garden of.. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Ynez, CA 1-805-335-3369 About 146 days ago, 1/08/20 Sharer's comments : Amazing New Crop if Rainbow Carrots in Now!! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 176 days ago, 12/09/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Nantes Carrots 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 200 days ago, 11/15/19 Sharer's comments : All the carrots here at Specialty Produce 
Rungis
Near Zwijndrecht, South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 208 days ago, 11/07/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful baby bunch carrots from Holland. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Alex Weiser
Near Santa Monica, California, United States511 Hill st. #205 Santa Monica Ca 90405 1-310-930-0903 About 209 days ago, 11/06/19 Sharer's comments : Taste the carrot rainbow 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Alex Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States511 Hill st. #205 Santa Monica Ca 90405 1-310-930-0903 About 216 days ago, 10/30/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Baby Carrots From Weiser Family Farms! Get em while they're hot Chefs! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 342 days ago, 6/26/19 Sharer's comments : The Famous Rainbow Carrots from The Garden Of.... find them in the Farmers Market Cooler. #specialtyproduce 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Sarah - Weiser
Near Santa Monica, California, United States19247 Highline Road Tehachapi CA 93561 909-697-0807 About 356 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : Go carrots 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Sarah - Weiser
Near Santa Monica, California, United States19247 Highline Road Tehachapi CA 93561 909-697-0807 About 363 days ago, 6/05/19 Sharer's comments : Weiser Farms Carrots looking Gorgeous! 
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Red Shed Farm
Near Mount Vernon, Washington, United StatesMount Vernon, WA About 374 days ago, 5/25/19 Sharer's comments : Available year round, always a lovely addition to any vegetable spread! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Sarah - Weiser
Near Santa Monica, California, United States19247 Highline Road Tehachapi CA 93561 909-697-0807 About 384 days ago, 5/15/19 Sharer's comments : Weiser Family Farms 
Little Italy Mercato
Peter Schaner
Near San Diego, California, United States30819 Mesa Crest Road Valley Center CA 92082 760-749-9376 About 409 days ago, 4/20/19 Sharer's comments : Bugs bunny or Easter bunny? Happy Easter Saturday. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 437 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Baby Carrots spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
University District Farmers Market
Cabrera Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States16470 SR 20, Mount Vernon About 465 days ago, 2/23/19 Sharer's comments : Baby Carrots spotted at University District Farmers Market. Just harvested, a perfect mid afternoon snack alone or with dip! 
Whole Foods Market Beer, Wine, & Liquor
Near Woodbury, Minnesota, United StatesAbout 496 days ago, 1/22/19 Sharer's comments : Baby Carrots spotted at Whole Foods Market Beer, Wine, & Liquor. 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-521-0643 About 570 days ago, 11/10/18 Sharer's comments : Baby Carrots spotted at Little Italy Mercato. |
