Carrots

 

Basic Information

  • Carrots are a great source of beta-carotenes, a vitamin A precursor. The carotene is what gives the carrots their orange colour!

  • Carrots are rich in antioxidants, dietary fibre and minerals

  • Over 800 hectares of carrots are grown in Nova Scotia, mainly in the Annapolis Valley and Colchester and Cumberland Counties.

 
 

Storage, Preservation, Preparation & Cooking

  • Carrots are best stored between 0-4°C in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator.

  • Do not wash or peel until ready to use. Once prepared, eat within 4 hours of preparation or return to refrigerator.

  • Carrots are delicious both raw and cooked.

Recipes Using Carrots

 
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