Loose Carrots
"Loose Root Vegetables"
Carrots grown for their roots, sold as a loose market type.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Daucus carota
Product Details
PLU Code
4562
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Carrots › All Sizes
Origin
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Ethiopia, Europe, Southern China
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
7-9 months
Status
Approved
About Loose Carrots
Carrots are cultivated forms of Daucus carota.
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 storage guidance for mature topped carrots (general storage recommendation). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Humidity
98-100%
Packaging
Breathable, moisture-resistant packaging
Shelf Life
7-9 months
Storage Notes: Keep carrots as cold as possible without freezing and at very high humidity to prevent decay, sprouting and loss of crispness, and keep them away from ethylene, which makes them bitter. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -1.2°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 264-267.
Applies to: mature topped carrots (general storage recommendation).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
Search PLU Codes
Tags
Details
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
Similar Products
Other carrots varieties you might be interested in
Need More Information?
Access our comprehensive database with AI-powered features for detailed produce information, personalized recommendations, and more.