
Nantes Carrots
Description
Nantes are a French heirloom variety with an almost perfectly cylindrical shape, rounded at the top and root ends, and are distinctly sweeter than other carrots. Nantes' have smooth skin and a crisp texture.
Pack Size
24-Bunch Case Only
Applications/Techniques
Use as you would other carrots in stocks, soups, braises, salads, and can be combined with other spring vegetables to make a unique vegetable accompaniment.
History
The Nantes carrot takes its name from the city on the Atlantic coast of France where the surrounding countryside is ideal for its cultivation.
Flavor Friends
- Butter
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- Chile peppers
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Cream
- Cumin
- Dill
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Honey
- Leeks
- Lemon
- Maple syrup
- Mint
- Mustard
- Olive oil
- Orange
- Parsnips
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- Rosemary
- Sage
- Shallots
- Spinach
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Turnips