Who doesn’t know it: You left carrots for too long and now they’ve gone soft? No problem! This simple trick will make them crunchy again.
If you leave carrots for too long, they will become soft and take on a rubbery texture. Of course, they are still suitable as an ingredient in cooking – but most people simply prefer crunchy carrots in salads or as a raw food snack.
Luckily, there’s a simple trick you can use to refresh soft carrots. Not only do you enhance their taste, but you also avoid potential food waste.
Tip: When buying carrots, make sure that they are organic if possible. You are supporting ecologically more sustainable agriculture that, for example, does not use chemical-synthetic pesticides. Root vegetables such as carrots absorb these pesticides particularly strongly from the soil. The organic seals from Demeter, Naturland and Bioland are particularly recommended.
Make soft carrots crunchy again: Here’s how
Here’s the trick to making soft carrots crunchy again:
Place the carrots in a tall glass.
Fill the jar with cold water so that all the carrots are covered.
Place the jar in the refrigerator or other cool place for at least 8 hours.
After this period of time, you can take them out and enjoy them fresh.
In another article, you will learn how to store carrots correctly so that they can be kept for a long time.
Making carrots crisp again: important tips
Depending on how soft the carrots are, they can take up to 48 hours in water to crisp up again.
Tip: tend to put the carrots in a larger glass, as they often become plumper and therefore more voluminous in the water.
Good to know: You can also freshen up other root vegetables such as radishes or turnips with this trick.
