Carrots - Should they be peeled prior to eating?

By Hklbrries

Dear Heloise: I have always wondered if carrots should be peeled before eating.

Sonya D, Cincinnati, OH

Well, this is a question that does not have a definitive answer. If you are eating a raw carrot, scrubbing the carrot well under running water and peeling should suffice. If the carrots are certified organic, the peel can be left on.

It is recommended by major producers of carrots to always wash and peel carrots before eating; the only exception is organic carrots or baby carrots (which are actually regular carrots, peeled and cut down to a small size).

Since most of the vitamins are NOT in the skin, peeling does not really affect the nutrition. Another interesting carrot hint: More vitamin A is released when you cook carrots than when you eat them raw! -- Heloise

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