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Default Do you need to peel carrots?

Theron wrote:
> 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.


There are more vitamins in the skin, but there are also more toxins, so
it's a wash, usually. Peel or don't peel, depending on whether you like
the texture.

Serene


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