Carrots are actually large pieces that are shaped and cut. Sometimes, they are sold with their greens attached to show that they are the real deal. “True baby carrots” are not actually baby carrots, but rather short, uniformly cut pieces of carrot that are packaged in plastic bags. When we refer to baby carrots, we are referring to this specific definition. The warning you received about an Internet hoax that has been circulating for a few years is true.
Baby carrots were first introduced in the 1980s by a California farmer with the intention of rescuing deformed and gnarled carrots that were considered too unappealing to be sold. These misshapen carrots, which can make up to one-third of a farmer’s harvest, were previously discarded, causing significant waste. Initially, baby carrots were machine-cut and sliced from these otherwise unsellable carrots. However, nowadays, they are produced from carrots that are specifically bred for their sweetness and consistent orange color.
It is true that these cut-and-shaped carrots are rinsed in chlorine wash to eliminate food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria, including Salmonella and E. Coli. Afterward, they are rinsed again with potable water to remove the chlorine. Most pre-cut fruits and vegetables are treated in the same way. However, if you receive a warning email stating that the white film develops on the surface of baby carrots stored, it may not be true. If you store a regular cut carrot in the refrigerator, you would see the same thing – the film is a result of the dehydration of the cut carrots.
The consumption of carrots in the U.S. Has increased by 33 percent since baby carrots were introduced. There is no health reason to avoid baby carrots, so if you like them, look for organic ones to give to your little ones. However, I am not a fan of baby carrots because I prefer the taste of whole organic carrots.
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