On Sat, 09 May 2009 10:46:27 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, Serene Vannoy
> wrote,
>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.

What toxins are in carrot skin?