The frustration of wasting money on perishable fruits and vegetables is compounded by the high cost of fresh goods. You may have noticed that baby carrots sometimes develop a fuzzy white coating shortly after you bring them home. While many assume this means the carrots are spoiled, that’s not always the case.

People often refer to this white covering as “carrot blush” or “white blush.” It can be mistaken for mold, but it’s actually just a sign that the carrot is drying out. Carrots have a high water content, and this coating develops when they start to lose moisture.

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