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Baby Bunched Carrots
Inventory, 24 ct : 42.28
This item was last sold on : 02/03/23
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.
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Hotel Palomar- Salt Box Bar | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Verbena Kitchen - Bar | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
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| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
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| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
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| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Madera Kitchen of Mexico | Vista CA | 760-784-1224 |
| Boss Bird Kitchen | La Mesa CA | 858-566-9191 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Bunched Carrots. One
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Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Roasted Carrots |
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Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad with Curried Chickpeas |
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 22 days ago, 1/14/23 Sharer's comments : Baby Carrots from Milliken Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 175 days ago, 8/14/22 Sharer's comments : Orange Bunch Carrots from JR Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 203 days ago, 7/17/22 Sharer's comments : Baby Carrots from JR Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 448 days ago, 11/14/21 Sharer's comments : Orange Bunch Carrots from JR Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 703 days ago, 3/04/21 Sharer's comments : Baby carrots from Dacquisto Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 724 days ago, 2/11/21 Sharer's comments : Baby Carrots from Dacquisto Family Farms |
