Baby Carrots
"A carrot market type"
Baby carrots may be whole immature roots or peeled and cut carrots; confirm the product form with the retailer.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Daucus carota
Product Details
PLU Code
4560
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Carrots › All Sizes
Origin
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Ethiopia, Europe, Southern China
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Baby Carrots
Whole immature roots and fresh-cut carrots have different commercial storage periods. The PLU label alone does not identify the processing or packaging.
Nutrition Information
Carrots, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170393, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 41 kcal; Protein: 0.93 g; Fat: 0.24 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 9.58 g; Dietary fiber: 2.8 g; Vitamin C: 5.9 mg; Folate: 19 µg; Total sugars: 4.74 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial carrot storage guidance distinguishes whole immature roots from peeled and cut carrots. The baby-carrot label alone does not establish either form.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
98-100% RH; avoid condensation and standing water
Storage Notes: At 0°C, the source reports 4-6 weeks for immature roots and 3-4 weeks for fresh-cut carrots. At 3-5°C, immature cello-pack or peeled/cut carrots have shorter, 2-3 week storage periods. Avoid ethylene exposure and surface moisture.
Conditional guidance
Source: UC Davis: Carrot produce facts.
Applies to: carrots; storage life requires the actual whole-root or fresh-cut form.
These are commercial quality estimates, not a household shelf-life or food-safety guarantee.
Confirm product form, packaging and initial quality before choosing a duration.
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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