Carrots without plastic stay fresh

Diet: For storage in the refrigerator, remove carrots from the plastic

06/09/2013

Fresh carrots are juicy, crisp and very healthy. However, if they are not stored well, the vegetables soon start to wither and get a rubbery consistency. To keep carrots fresh for as long as possible, the plastic wrap and the greens should be removed first. In the fridge, carrots keep between seven and ten days.

Store carrots without plastic and greens
Whether bundle carrots or carrots in plastic packaging - it depends on the correct storage. Those who like to buy the vegetables fresh with green foliage should remove the greens before storing the carrots in the fridge. Carrot in the bag or bowl should be freed from plastic before storage otherwise it will quickly become bad. Because higher temperatures on the way home, the shrink-wrapped vegetables start to sweat easily. The moisture can then lead to mold growth. The best carrots - without greens and plastic packaging - wrapped in a damp cloth stored in the refrigerator.

Fresh carrots are healthy
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. The bioactive plant compound is converted into vitamin A in the body and has a positive effect on the immune system, metabolism, blood cells, skin and mucous membranes. In addition, vitamin A is important for the visual process. (Ag)

Picture: Katharina Wieland Müller