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Baby Red Bunched Carrots
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Description/Taste
Baby Red bunched carrots have an unusual maroon color and are sweeter and easier to chew than a regular carrot. Some have compared its tenderness to celery. The maroon exterior is only superficial, however the interior is bright orange and is one of the few characteristics this carrot has in common with the basic carrot.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Red Carrots are available from McGrath Family Farm fall through spring.
Nutritional Value
Red baby bunch carrots are high in beta carotene. They contain lycopene, a pigment also found in tomatoes and watermelon. Studies show that lycopene helps prevent heart disease and some cancers including prostate cancer. Purple carrots contain anthocyanins, pigments that act as powerful antioxidants and also help prevent heart disease by slowing blood clotting.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Carrots were originally purple, however, other colors such as red, white and yellow also appeared in Asia thousands of years ago.
Geography/History
Locally grown at McGrath Family Farms in Camarillo, California, McGrath Family Farms has been growing exceptional produce since 1972. One hundred percent organic, this successful farm grows fifty to sixty-five different produce items on its thirty-five to fifty-four acres of fertile land. Specialty Produce enthusiastically endorses and adamantly promotes our local California growers, ranchers, farmers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Red Bunched Carrots. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Journey Kitchen |
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Shaved Carrot And Mint Salad With Spicy Galangal Dressing |
| Modern Beet |
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Wrinkled Roasted Carrots |
