Organic
Carrots
"Sweet and crunchy, the perfect snack"
French Carrots are a crunchy and sweet variety, known for their delicate orange colour and tapered shape.
Also known as
Nantes Carrots
Botanical name
Daucus carota
Product Details
PLU Code
94561
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Carrots › All Sizes
Origin
Originally cultivated in Netherlands and France, French carrots are now grown in many countries around the world including the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
7-9 months
Status
Approved
About Carrots
Carrots are one of the highest consumed vegetables worldwide, rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, with French carrots being a premium variety often preferred for their sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Carrots are a nutrient-rich vegetable, here are their nutrition facts per 100 grams of raw carrots:
Energy 45 kcal
Carbohydrates 9.6 grams
Fiber 2.9 grams
Sugars 4.7 grams
Water content 87 grams
Protein 0.9 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Sodium 0.5 milligrams
Potassium 320 milligrams
Folate 19 micrograms
Vitamin A 835 micrograms
Vitamin K 13 micrograms
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
Perforated plastic bags, ventilated bins or containers
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).
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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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