Baby Carrots may not be as innocent as they look…

The small cocktail (baby) carrots you buy in small plastic bags are generally made using larger carrots that are cut and shaped into the familiar small size.

Once carrots are cut and peeled, they lose some of their natural protective surface. Fresh-cut carrots may be washed or treated during commercial processing to help maintain food safety and shelf life.

You may notice that after baby carrots have been stored in the refrigerator for several days, a white coating can form on the surface. This is commonly known as “white blush” and is associated with moisture loss and oxidation of the exposed carrot surface.

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~ Dr. Ryan Fox, Dr. Christian Werness

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