Why Fruits and Vegetables Turn Brown | Prevent
Fruits from Turning Brown | Prevent Vegetables
from Turning Brown | Tips
Why Fruits and Vegetables Turn Brown
When fresh fruits and vegetables are peeled or cut open, the enzyme called
polyphenol oxidase (also called tyrosinase) contained in the cells is
exposed to and reacts with the oxygen in the air.
Carrot Preparation | Carrot Cooking | Tips
Carrots
A plant of the parsley family with feathery green leaves and an orange root that can be eaten raw or cooked.
To Julienne carrots for salad topping or a simple garnish:
Begin with a clean, peeled carrot. Slice four sides of the carrot to create a rectangle.
Cut carrot lengthwise into approximately 1/8 inch slices.