Recipes
They are the ideal, healthy addition to any salad, snack or garnish for any meal. They can be eaten raw or cooked and are among the most versatile culinary ingredients currently in use. Peeled baby carrots are high in fiber and low in calories.
Culture
In the 16th century the Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo achieved renown for creating beautiful portraits using fruits, vegetables, flowers, books and other objects. Today, artists such as Klaus Enrique employ Arcimboldism (a technique using fruits and vegetables in order to bring life to art) as their means of expressing their art.
Origin
The same as baby carrot have their origin in Afghanistan and Iran (old Persia) being only different in the colour of its peel. Their farming has been extended to other parts of the world.
Nutritional Value
41 calories in 100 grams. This food is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Potassium and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Manganese. The majority of the calories in peeled baby carrots come from sugars.