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"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.
> Any thoughts?
> Does anyone do this?

Peeling carrots is done only for aesthetic purposes. I prefer my carrots
peeled, but my late grandmother never peeled carrots and my mom doesn't
either. Its purely a matter of personal preference. Either way though,
you should, of course, rinse the carrots off under running water before
using them.