Carrots
Table or processing varieties
Carrots are packed frozen under  the Oxford brand
Mini carrots  are packed by Sawler Gardens Ltd. under Sawler Gardens brand
Fresh carrots packed  under Sawler Gardens, Dominion Produce and  Bras D'Or Producers Co-op brands
Recipes
Carrot Salad
Chicken & Vegetables with Horseradish Sauce
Cran-Carrot Cake
Christmas Pudding
Winter Vegetable Casserole
Honey-Date-Carrot Muffins
Brandied Carrots
Pepper Dip
Carrot Ginger Soup
Carrot Wheat Muffins
Carrot Cake
Waldorf Cake

Nova Scotia Product Availability
PEAK GOOD LOW NOT AVAILABLE


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Health

  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Source of Vitamin C, folacin, iron, dietary fibre and potassium 
Look For firm, clean, bright orange carrots that are well shaped. If tops are attached, they should be bright green, fresh looking. 
To Store remove green leafy tops. Cover, refrigerate unwashed for up to two weeks. Mature carrots keep 3 to 4 weeks. 
To Prepare, trim root and stem ends. Rinse. Scrub or peel skin. Leave whole, shred or cut into coins or sticks. 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Per 80 g serving ( one medium )


Energy 

Protein 
Fat 
Carbohydrate
Dietary Fibre
Sodium 
Potassium 

 36 Cal
150 kJ
0.7 g
0.2 g
7.8 g
2.4 g
41 mg
273 mg 
Percentage of Recommended Daily Intake


Vitamin A 
Vitamin C 
Vitamin B6 
Folacin 
Iron 		 153%
9%
5%
7%
5%
Source: USDA