TinyVeggies™ Carrot Mix
Estimated Inventory, 50 ct : 5.00
This item was last sold on : 11/08/24
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Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix is very small in size, measuring approximately 3 to 5 centimeters in length, and each carrot is attached to long slender stems with small, feathery leaves. The carrots range in hues from white to burgundy, with an elongated shape and small root hairs spread sporadically along the root. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix has a sweet flavor with earthy undertones and a crunchy and juicy texture.
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix are available year-round.
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix are part of a proprietary line of specialty micro-vegetables grown by Fresh Origins farm in northern San Diego, California. The tiny roots are harvested when they are smaller than a quarter, maintaining a tender yet crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Carrots, botanically classified as Daucus carota subs. Sativus, grow in a variety of colors ranging from white to deep purple, and are a member of the Apiaceae family along with celery, parsnips, and parsley. Fresh Origins developed their Tiny Veggies™ as an accompaniment to their microgreens line. Currently the company grows over 20 different vegetables in their Tiny Veggies™ line with an emphasis on visually appealing and flavorful varieties. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix can be consumed fully, including the leaves and stems, and can be enjoyed both cooked and raw. Tiny Veggies™ are favored by chefs as an elevated crudité, garnish, and side dish.
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix is an excellent source of vitamin A, which can help prevent vision loss, vitamin C to support the body’s immune system, and fiber to assist with digestion. The roots also contain some vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, folate, and potassium.
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix is fully edible and were designed to be enjoyed raw or cooked. Their small size makes them the perfect garnish for tray passed hors d’oeurves. The roots can be tossed into salads, blanched and floated atop pureed soups, folded into chilled grain dishes, or rolled into fresh spring rolls or wraps. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix is the ideal addition to a crudité platter, with a sweet and vegetal flavor that pairs well with a variety of dipping sauces. The micro-vegetables can also be roasted, blanched, or sauteed and served as a side dish with roasted mushrooms, grilled steak, or seared fish. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix can be caramelized and used as a garnish for sweet dishes that include carrots like carrot cake, Halva, and Tzimmes. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix pairs with a variety of vegetables including leafy greens such as arugula, spinach, and endive, other root vegetables like beets, turnips, and parsnips, mushrooms, garlic, and brassicas including mustard greens, kale, kohlrabi, and broccoli. The root vegetable also pairs well with poultry, lamb, and steak, as well as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and sunchokes. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix should be refrigerated for best quality and will keep up to 7 days when stored in an air-tight container.
Although carrots are most often used as a savory ingredient, the multi-colored root vegetables have also been used in sweets recipes since the Middle Ages, the most famous of which is Carrot Cake. The first iteration of carrot cake was recorded in Switzerland during the 10th century. During this time, sweeteners were expensive and difficult to obtain so people began to sweeten their desserts with what they had readily available and carrots, with their mildly sweet flavor, were a favored choice. The well-known carrot cake of the 20th century, which includes cream cheese frosting, nuts, and other dried fruits, gained popularity during World War II. Sugar was being rationed in the United States and Great Britain, so bakeries turned to carrots to sweeten their cakes. They also added pineapple juice, raisins, and other dried fruits to create recipes that were unique. Today, Carrot cake is commonly served during the Easter holiday in North America as a symbol of spring and rebirth.
Wild carrots are native to Western Asia in areas that are now Afghanistan, Turkey, and Iraq and were originally used as an aromatic herb. Yellow and purple carrots were first domesticated in Asia in the 10th century. Orange carrots were developed in the Netherlands in the 17th century. From there multi-colored carrot varieties spread through Europe and eventually to North and South America. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix is a proprietary micro-vegetable grown by Fresh Origins Farms in San Marcos, California. Fresh Origins uses the mild, Southern California climate to grow their Tiny Veggies™ year-round. Fresh Origins farm was established in 1995 and has become the culinary industry’s leading producer of microgreens, petite greens, and edible flowers. The farm closely partners with chefs to create innovative varieties with unique flavors, and they also work closely with third party auditing programs to ensure the highest level of food safety at their farm and production areas. Today Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix can be found through select distribution partners of Fresh Origins across the United States and Canada, including Specialty Produce.
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Description/Taste
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix is very small in size, measuring approximately 3 to 5 centimeters in length, and each carrot is attached to long slender stems with small, feathery leaves. The carrots range in hues from white to burgundy, with an elongated shape and small root hairs spread sporadically along the root. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix has a sweet flavor with earthy undertones and a crunchy and juicy texture.
Seasons/Availability
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix are available year-round.
Current Facts
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix are part of a proprietary line of specialty micro-vegetables grown by Fresh Origins farm in northern San Diego, California. The tiny roots are harvested when they are smaller than a quarter, maintaining a tender yet crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Carrots, botanically classified as Daucus carota subs. Sativus, grow in a variety of colors ranging from white to deep purple, and are a member of the Apiaceae family along with celery, parsnips, and parsley. Fresh Origins developed their Tiny Veggies™ as an accompaniment to their microgreens line. Currently the company grows over 20 different vegetables in their Tiny Veggies™ line with an emphasis on visually appealing and flavorful varieties. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix can be consumed fully, including the leaves and stems, and can be enjoyed both cooked and raw. Tiny Veggies™ are favored by chefs as an elevated crudité, garnish, and side dish.
Nutritional Value
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix is an excellent source of vitamin A, which can help prevent vision loss, vitamin C to support the body’s immune system, and fiber to assist with digestion. The roots also contain some vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, folate, and potassium.
Applications
Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix is fully edible and were designed to be enjoyed raw or cooked. Their small size makes them the perfect garnish for tray passed hors d’oeurves. The roots can be tossed into salads, blanched and floated atop pureed soups, folded into chilled grain dishes, or rolled into fresh spring rolls or wraps. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix is the ideal addition to a crudité platter, with a sweet and vegetal flavor that pairs well with a variety of dipping sauces. The micro-vegetables can also be roasted, blanched, or sauteed and served as a side dish with roasted mushrooms, grilled steak, or seared fish. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix can be caramelized and used as a garnish for sweet dishes that include carrots like carrot cake, Halva, and Tzimmes. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix pairs with a variety of vegetables including leafy greens such as arugula, spinach, and endive, other root vegetables like beets, turnips, and parsnips, mushrooms, garlic, and brassicas including mustard greens, kale, kohlrabi, and broccoli. The root vegetable also pairs well with poultry, lamb, and steak, as well as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and sunchokes. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot mix should be refrigerated for best quality and will keep up to 7 days when stored in an air-tight container.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Although carrots are most often used as a savory ingredient, the multi-colored root vegetables have also been used in sweets recipes since the Middle Ages, the most famous of which is Carrot Cake. The first iteration of carrot cake was recorded in Switzerland during the 10th century. During this time, sweeteners were expensive and difficult to obtain so people began to sweeten their desserts with what they had readily available and carrots, with their mildly sweet flavor, were a favored choice. The well-known carrot cake of the 20th century, which includes cream cheese frosting, nuts, and other dried fruits, gained popularity during World War II. Sugar was being rationed in the United States and Great Britain, so bakeries turned to carrots to sweeten their cakes. They also added pineapple juice, raisins, and other dried fruits to create recipes that were unique. Today, Carrot cake is commonly served during the Easter holiday in North America as a symbol of spring and rebirth.
Geography/History
Wild carrots are native to Western Asia in areas that are now Afghanistan, Turkey, and Iraq and were originally used as an aromatic herb. Yellow and purple carrots were first domesticated in Asia in the 10th century. Orange carrots were developed in the Netherlands in the 17th century. From there multi-colored carrot varieties spread through Europe and eventually to North and South America. Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix is a proprietary micro-vegetable grown by Fresh Origins Farms in San Marcos, California. Fresh Origins uses the mild, Southern California climate to grow their Tiny Veggies™ year-round. Fresh Origins farm was established in 1995 and has become the culinary industry’s leading producer of microgreens, petite greens, and edible flowers. The farm closely partners with chefs to create innovative varieties with unique flavors, and they also work closely with third party auditing programs to ensure the highest level of food safety at their farm and production areas. Today Tiny Veggies™ Carrot Mix can be found through select distribution partners of Fresh Origins across the United States and Canada, including Specialty Produce.
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Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Boujiemana (La Maison) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
