Every year we throw away a lot of groceries at home because we bought too much and it was left over. Fruit and vegetables make up the largest share. With the right treatment, carrots can also be used to reduce waste, thus making a contribution to climate protection.
Carrots are naturally characterized by their long shelf life. When stored properly, they can easily be kept in the refrigerator for seven to 10 days. With carrots, the leaves are first removed after shopping, because this removes the moisture from the vegetables. The root green itself can also be eaten after thorough washing and tastes very good in soups, salads or as pesto. Packaged carrots are removed from the bag before the refrigerator or the foil of the peel is opened. Then the vegetables can breathe and a humid climate that promotes rot is avoided. If you want to be extra careful with the carrots, you can wrap them in a damp cloth. This is how they feel most comfortable in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator.
However, if the carrots wrinkle, they don't need to be thrown away right away. As long as they don't get moldy, they can be used without hesitation. To do this, place the carrots in a bowl of water for a few hours. The vegetables absorb the water and are nice and crunchy again. Of course, carrots can also be blanched and then stored in the freezer or pickled in oil or vinegar. This makes them particularly long-lasting. With the right storage, unnecessary waste from carrots can be reduced and everyone can contribute to climate protection.
