White bristles on carrots

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I've had carrots in a plastic bag in the fridge for a few weeks and when I went to use them today, I noticed there are what I can best describe as white bristles or whiskers coming out of them. I've never seen this before. What are they and have the carrots spoiled ?

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Best Answer

They're just roots.

Don't forget that carrots are a taproot and this one seems to be trying to grow.

The carrots are still fine to eat, though they use the internal sugars to grow the roots, so they may not taste as sweet. They'll also get soft really quickly, so if you're going to eat them, do it soon.

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Quick Answer about "White bristles on carrots"

Ron T. in Pennsylvania: The little white “hairs” are small roots growing that are looking for moisture. The cracks can be caused by too little moisture or by the carrot trying to grow around something in the soil (pebbles, rocks, ETC.).

Is it OK to eat hairy carrots?

The columnist explained that those "hairy" bunches that grow on your carrots are actually small roots that are parched and in need of water. Heloise says these carrots are safe to eat unless they are slimy and limp.

What is the white slime on my carrots?

Myth: The white film noticed occasionally on baby carrots is a chlorine residue from carrot processing that presents a cancer health risk to consumers. Fact: The white film in question, sometimes referred to as \u201cwhite blush\u201d or \u201ccarrot blush,\u201d is not chlorine, but a thin layer of dehydrated carrot.

How do you know when carrots go bad?

How to Tell When Carrots Have Gone Bad
  • Look. Some carrots may develop some dark spots on them. ...
  • However, if you see any mold growing on them, then they've definitely gone bad and should be thrown out. ...
  • However, if they feel slimy, then they have gone off and should be placed in the garbage.


    • Do carrots get white mold?

    White Mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) White mold affects many vegetable crops but carrots are particularly susceptible, especially late in the season and during storage. The fungus may be present in soil, storage areas, or containers.


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