Your opinions, please. Peeling.

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01 February 2023, 02:22 PM

Steve Miller

Your opinions, please. Peeling.

Is it necessary to peel carrots before adding them to soups or stews?

01 February 2023, 02:34 PM

RealPlayer

I do, but maybe it’s just a habit. Don’t know if it’s necessary. At least wash them though.

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01 February 2023, 02:42 PM

rontuner

Just give 'em a good scrub. Lots of goodness in the outer layers!

01 February 2023, 03:15 PM

AdagioM

I only scrub; I don’t peel carrots. Vitamins!

01 February 2023, 03:32 PM

Doug

it sounds like everyone’s in agreement. Or, the peelings are mutual?

01 February 2023, 03:52 PM

wtg

Peel. Don't peel. I don't carrot all.....

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01 February 2023, 06:18 PM

jodi

I dont peel, I just wash them off.

01 February 2023, 06:31 PM

CHAS

The carrot skin has the vitamins?
The potato skin has the dangerous chemicals.

The experts say...

02 February 2023, 08:09 AM

Lisa

I buy and chop baby carrots for soups and stews. No peeling required. Laziness FTW!

02 February 2023, 11:01 AM

big al

quote:
Originally posted by CHAS:
The carrot skin has the vitamins?
The potato skin has the dangerous chemicals.

The experts say...

???

I hadn't heard that about potato skins. I always like to eat the skins of baked potatoes and often slice potatoes without peeling them before they go into casseroles. I would think that unpeeled potatoes and unpeeled carrots would pose similar risks, both being root vegetables.

Big Al

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02 February 2023, 11:49 PM

RealPlayer

What about fresh ginger? Peeling it is a PITA because of all the crevices, and one cookbook I have says it isn’t necessary.

Also we have organic ginger here, which makes me feel better about the peel.

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03 February 2023, 12:05 AM

Amanda

quote:
Originally posted by CHAS:
The carrot skin has the vitamins?
The potato skin has the dangerous chemicals.

The experts say...

I've read those "expert" opinions CHAS quoted and I see nothing at all about potatoes, much less their skins (am I blind??)

I've always thought potatoes skins were by far the healthiest part of the potato - worth seeking them out in their own right.

quote:
The more color in the potato, the more antioxidants it contains. On top of that, the skin of the potato can have up to 12 times more antioxidants than the flesh. So, don't be afraid to eat your potato skins. Baked potato skin is a great source of potassium and magnesium.Sep 14, 2022

https://www.webmd.com/diet/hea...um%20and%20magnesium.

03 February 2023, 08:10 AM

wtg

Every time I see the title of this thread, somehow I miss one letter in the last word and think it's about something else...

03 February 2023, 08:12 AM

Mikhailoh

quote:
Originally posted by Lisa:
I buy and chop baby carrots for soups and stews. No peeling required. Laziness FTW!

I buy frozen chopped mirepoix and onions for longer cooking dishes. Works great.

But do I peel carrots? Sometimes, if the visual is important, like serving whole carrots.

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03 February 2023, 08:14 AM

Mikhailoh

quote:
Originally posted by wtg:
Every time I see the title of this thread, somehow I miss one letter in the last word and think it's about something else...

This is closely related to our age group.

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