If you grew up eating baby carrots, peeling carrots might seem like an absolute necessity.
As a carrot connoisseur and the author of the viral story “8 Reasons You Should Never Eat Baby Carrots,
I have a lot of opinions. Here’s everything you need to consider before reaching for the peeler.
On the surface, there are many reasons to peel carrots before eating them. The skins can have a weird texture.
They are full of horizontal ridges, little bumps, and sometimes even fine wispy hairs.
They can be dusty—maybe even downright dirty—and, unless the carrots are organic, you might be concerned about pesticides.
Also, depending on the age and thickness of the carrot, the skins might have a slightly bitter taste to them.
With so many possible strikes against them, it's no wonder most people assume they must be peeled.