Do you need to peel carrots?
"Theron" > wrote in message
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> More about carrots. If you're making a stew or braised dish, do you need
> to peel the carrots? Why can't you just scrub them thoroughly. I think
> there's more flavor in the skin, and most likely there's more vitamin and
> nutrient content near the surface.
> Any thoughts?
> Does anyone do this?
>
> Ed
Most times, that is all that is needed. Older carrots sometimes get icky
looking skin though.
I forget which is which, but cooked versus raw changes the balance between
more vitamin C vs. more vitamin A
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