Carrots
DanRoots grows a wide range of Danish carrots and offers both conventional and organic production.
The Danish climate is particularly suitable for growing carrots, which means a long season for freshly dug roots. Before winter sets in, cover the fields with a thick layer of straw to insulate and protect the soil from freezing and ruining the carrots. When carrots remain in the ground throughout the season, they retain their freshness. DanRoots has a special set-up that can harvest in all kinds of weather, and even though snow and frost can sometimes be tough, fresh produce can be delivered.
Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables in the UK. It is also the vegetable that contains the most vitamin A, which contributes to a stronger immune system and healthier skin. Carrots are also high in dietary fiber, which can contribute to better digestion.
Carrots are crunchy, firm and juicy and can be prepared in many different ways: they can be eaten raw, roasted, boiled and steamed. The sweetness of the carrots also makes them great in baked goods.
Seasonal
JUNE – MAY
The first conventional carrots are ready to be harvested in June.
The organic carrots are ready about a month later; i.e. in July.
The weather (sunny, warm and rainy) is a major determinant of when you can harvest.
Storage
Carrots are best stored in the vegetable drawer of the fridge in the coldest place.
Watch the movie about the shelf life of carrots – click on the link “here”
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ORGANIC Snack carrots
Organic snack carrots are one of the latest developments that have found their place in the market. A particularly “slim” variety with lots of flavor and sweetness.
Snack carrots are grown under the same conditions as regular carrots. This means they stay in the ground throughout the season and can be harvested fresh every day.
Snack carrots are ideal for packed lunches, as a snack on the go or as an easy part of dinner. They can be enjoyed raw, baked or fried. One of our favorites is oven-baked snack carrots with balsamic glaze – it’s delicious!
Watch the short video about the many uses of the sweet snack carrots.
Watch the movie here
assortment of carrots
- Organic snack carrots
- Hand-sorted carrots in a tray
- Carrots in bags
- Carrots in big bags
- Carrot chunks (peeled and cut into smaller pieces)
- Peeled whole carrots
- Carrots in strips (2 and 4 mm)
- Colored carrots – mix of colors
- Horse carrots
feed carrots
In the daily sorting of carrots, there will always be a certain percentage of waste that doesn’t meet the standards that customers want. There is nothing wrong with the carrots as such, but they differ in surface, size and appearance. The imperfect roots are therefore sold as fodder carrots – the animals don’t care what the carrots look like.
The best-selling product is feed carrots in net bags, which are easy to handle. If you want a full trailer full, this can also be arranged. Feed carrots are sold every Saturday at DanRoots:
Tange Søvej 42, 8850 Bjerringbro
Open every Saturday from 09:30 – 12:00
For more information, please contact Thomas Niekrenz. Email address is: thomas@horsecarrots.dk
Many applications
Carrots are ideal raw as well as cooked, roasted and baked.
Carrots work well in soups, stews and salads. They can also be baked in the oven or pan-fried so that they turn golden but still have bite.
Carrots also have a lovely sweetness that makes them ideal for use in bread and cakes. In addition to a great flavor, they also give the baked goods a moist texture.
We always recommend that root vegetables are washed well before cooking to avoid soil bacteria in the kitchen.
