Tag: Carrot flavor

Carrots are approximately 10% sugar by weight, a surprisingly high percentage for a vegetable. This natural sugar content, combined with several other key factors, explains why your carrot tastes sweet and sometimes even more like a candy than a veggie.

Did you know that cold weather can make a carrot sweeter by converting its starches into sugars? This guide will show you how to tell if a carrot will be sweet, whether you're at the store or in your garden, by examining visual cues, variety types, and more.