Considered sweeter than other carrots, Red Carrots contain more of a pigment called lycopene which is also present in tomatoes.
A popular sweet-tasting root vegetable, carrots are narrow and cone shaped.
They have thick, fleshy, deeply colored root, which grows underground, and feathery green leaves that emerge above the ground.
While these greens are fresh tasting and slightly bitter, the carrot roots are crunchy textured with a sweet and minty aromatic taste.
Fresho brings you the flavour and richness of the finest red, crispy and juicy carrots.
Fresho Green Peas 500 g
Green peas are small, spherical and greenish in colour with a crunchy texture and sweet flavour.
Benefits
Fresho Carrot - Red 1 kg
Carrots provide the highest content of vitamin A of all the vegetables.
Brightly orange colored carrots have pigments like carotenoids and flavonoids, that provide several antioxidants and act as a defense against cancer.
They aid in maintaining oral health and also decrease the risk of stroke and other heart diseases.
Fresho Green Peas 500 g
Green peas are a rich source of fiber and essential nutrients like vitamins C, K and B complex.
They provide antioxidant and anti inflammatory benefits and are an extremely low fat food.
Storage and Uses
Fresho Carrot - Red 1 kg
Refrigerate carrots in a mesh bag. Alternatively to retain freshness and for more longevity, trim off the greens and put whole carrots in a container of water and refrigerate. With this method, they stay nice and crunchy.
If the water starts to look cloudy, change it with fresh water.
Stored this way, carrots can last for even a month with no ill effects and dont wilt easily.
Carrots have a mild, pleasant flavour that is great by themselves or blended with other foods.
They are even good for stuffings and in making sauces.
Carrot juice is said to be one of the most healthiest drink.
Carrot halwa is the most popular Indian sweet made out of this vegetable.
Do look up carrot jam as well.
Fresho Green Peas 500 g
Green Peas can be refrigerated in a glass or plastic container for 3-4 days.
They can be eaten raw or gently cooked and used in curries, rice, parathas, soups, salads, etc. Boil and flavour them with butter or salt and pepper.