Notice Something White on Your Carrots? Here’s What It Is

If baby carrots are a staple snack in your home, you’ve probably seen a white coating on them. What is this white stuff? Should you worry about it, or is it safe to eat?

What Is That White Substance?

The white coating on baby carrots is not chlorine but a natural occurrence called “carrot blush.” This thin layer of film forms due to dehydration, not contamination.

How Does Carrot Blush Form?

Carrot blush appears when baby carrots lose moisture after exposure to air. The loss of moisture in the carrot’s outer layer causes its surface to roughen and scatter light, resulting in a whitish appearance. This white film can also develop due to damaged skin cells on the carrot.

Why Does Carrot Blush Only Appear on Baby Carrots?

This absence of protection makes baby carrots more susceptible to drying out, leading to the white film.