Large White Carrots
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Description/Taste
These carrots are white in color throughout the root. They are white because of a lack of pigment. The flavor is sweet and mild.
Seasons/Availability
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Current Facts
The White carrot, Daucus carota ssp. Sativus, are regaining popularity after being prevalent in the middle ages through the 19th century. Today, White carrots are commonly used in baby food to impart the sweet carrot flavor without the orange color.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Carrots were originally purple, however, other colors such as white, red and yellow also appeared in Asia thousands of years ago.
Geography/History
Locally grown, Weiser Farms in California is renowned for growing superior carrots, heirloom squashes, melons and a variety of premium potatoes. Weiser Farms specializes in root vegetables and has been growing premium vegetables since 1977. Ideal sandy soil for producing superior products, Weiser Farms' one hundred-twenty acres allow vital crop rotation resulting in top quality produce. Specialty Produce enthusiastically endorses and proudly promotes our local growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Large White Carrots. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Tasty Yummies |
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Roasted Potato, White Carrot and Garlic Soup |
| Epicurious |
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Ivory Carrot Soup with a Fine Dice of Orange Carrots |
