BABY CARROT

Selection

• The baby carrot should be firm with a bright orange color.
• The carrot should show no signs of cracking or whitening on the surface.
• Avoid any signs of mold, slimy texture, and pungent smell.

Storage

• The baby carrot should be stored at 32ºF (0ºC) with a relative humidity of ninety-eight to a hundred percent. However, commercial storage and distribution conditions rarely achieve the optimum storage conditions. The baby carrot is often stored at 37°F - 41°F (3°C - 5°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent.
• Under optimal storage conditions, baby carrots have a typical shelf life of three to four weeks. In commercial storage conditions, baby carrots have a shelf life of two to three weeks. High humidity is important to avoid wilting. Long-term storage may lead to yellow tips and soft spots.
• Baby carrot is sensitive to odor and should not be stored with strong aroma products.
• Baby carrot is not sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Baby carrots produce a very low level of ethylene.
• Baby carrot is not sensitive to chilling injury and should be stored as cold as possible without freezing. The freezing point for baby carrots is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) should be avoided. Freezing injury symptoms include cracks, flabby or discolored skin.
• Baby carrot is sensitive to dehydration. Symptoms include superficial whitening of the cut surface called white blush. Low storage temperature and retention of surface moisture significantly delay the development of white blush.

Our commitment to freshness means we have high inventory turnovers. We receive tons of new replenishment items daily. Pricing is updated constantly to ensure that we are competitive and current with the market.

We will guarantee pricing 24 hours prior to your delivery or pick up date. 

For example:

If you place an order on Monday for delivery or pick up on Friday, we will confirm your order with pricing adjustments on Thursday. A sales confirmation email will be sent to you with updated price and quantities once your order is ready for pick up or dispatched for delivery. 

Substitutions

In the event that your item is out of stock, we will substitute with an equal or greater value item. We may reach out to you if we have questions. If you have any special requests in regards to substitutions, please list them on your order in the "Notes for the seller" section. All items and quantities that are updated will be reflected in your final sales confirmation. 

Items with an Asterisk* 

Items with an asterisk* are available 1 business day after order placement Monday - Friday and pending availability on Saturdays.