Carrots can easily lose their crunch when not properly stored, becoming limp, rubbery, and even mouldy.
The main reason behind this is moisture, as carrots are composed of a high amount of water.
For instance, the chilly conditions of a fridge dries carrots out. As the carrots lose their moisture, their cells lose their shape, which causes the vegetables to become less crisp. But, food storage hacks can help preserve your carrots.
With knowledge on the subject, Jessica Gavin, who likes to “use food science to make delicious meals,” shared how to store carrots and preserve their nice crunch after a supermarket trip in which she purchased some of the veggies.
Gavin explained that if you leave the green roots on the carrots, they’re going to take up a lot of moisture from the root vegetable, making it less crispy.
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It can lead to a transformation in the carrot’s consistency and pigment, and lead to the carrot deteriorating before its time.
So, you should ensure that you are storing your carrots properly if you want them to keep that appetizing crunch.
Carrots can be enjoyed with ranch and other dips, but if you’re looking for a tasty carrot recipe, you can try out these sticky glazed carrots which are “easy to prepare” and can be made in just 20 minutes.
