Organic Carrot

5,50 €

Minimum order of 0,25 kg

Delicious, crunchy and nutritious organic carrot, grown in Gran Canaria.

Summary of Organic Carrot

Product Details

Carrot is a food that contains few calories and is very healthy, with multiple benefits, such as:

Recommended to improve eyesight. Beta-carotenes are powerful protectors that prevent premature aging.
It has diuretic properties.
Helps in intestinal problems.
Indicated to protect teeth.
Being rich in beta-carotene, they are indicated for hair and nails.
They provide energy to the brain.

Season calendar

Carrot is a vegetable that can be grown in the Canary Islands throughout the year, but the best months to buy it are winter (January to March) and autumn (September to November). During these months, the weather is cooler and more humid, which favors carrot growth.

Spring (March to June): The weather is cooler and wetter, which makes carrot growth difficult. However, it is still possible to find carrots in markets, although they may be more expensive and of lower quality.
Summer (July to August): The weather is very hot and dry, which makes carrot growth difficult. It is difficult to find carrots in the markets during these months.
Autumn (September to November): The climate is cooler and more humid, which favors the growth of carrots. It is the best time to buy carrots in the Canary Islands. The carrots grown in the Canary Islands during these months are fresh, with an intense and aromatic flavor.
Winter (December to February): The climate is very cold and dry, which makes carrot growth difficult. It is difficult to find carrots in the markets during these months.

Selection tips

Here are some tips for choosing fresh carrots:

The carrot should be firm and should not have soft spots.
The carrot should be a bright orange color.
The carrot should have a strong, fresh smell.

If the carrot does not meet these criteria, it is probably not fresh and does not taste good.

Conservation

Here are some tips for storing fresh carrots:

Store carrots in a cool, dry place.
Carrots will stay fresh for about 7 days in the refrigerator.
Do not wash carrots before storing them. Wash the carrots just before using them.
Wrap carrots in aluminum foil or a damp paper towel before storing. This will help keep the carrots fresh and crisp.