Yellow Carrots for Delivery or Pickup

Did you know that yellow and purple were the original colors of carrots? That's right, these colorful varieties date all the way back to 900 A.D. and are thought to have first been cultivated in Afghanistan and the surrounding Middle Eastern regions. Between the 11th and 15th centuries, they were also eaten in Central Asia, Western Europe, and England. During the 16th century, orange and white carrots found their way across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, leaving their purple and yellow cousins behind. 

The pigment xanthophyll is what gives yellow carrots their fresh yellow color. It's also known for helping to maintain and improve healthy eyesight as well as reduce the risk of lung and other types of cancers. Xanthophyll is similar to beta carotene, which is the pigment that gives orange carrots their bright hue.

Yellow carrots belong to the same family as parsnips, fennel, caraway, cumin, and dill. They are considered a root vegetable and the entire vegetable, including the green tops, is completely edible.

Currently, there are three types of yellow carrots available on the market. The Solar Yellow is the brightest of the three varieties and reaches about 6 to 7 inches in length. The Yellowstone is a sweet and crisp pale yellow carrot and is typically 9 inches in length. The third variety is the Jaune Obtuse Du Doubs, which is French for Obtuse Yellow from Doubs. This French variety was originally cultivated in the late 1800s to be used for feeding livestock. It has a bright lemon-like hue with a delicious sweet flavor.

Yellow carrots can be used in a variety of raw and cooked preparations. They are also a great source of healthy nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber. Add these delicious vegetables to soups, stews, and salads. They are great when roasted alongside other root vegetables like potatoes, parsnips, or turnips. You can also steam or puree yellow carrots and add them to sauces or make carrot soup. Yellow carrots pair well with many other vegetables such as beets, radishes, mushrooms, shallots, and tomatoes. They also work well with bacon, butter, celery, cream, cinnamon, ginger, and cheeses like cheddar, parmesan, and pecorino.

When picking out yellow carrots, look for ones that are firm with smooth skin. If they are limp or black near the tops, they are outdated and beginning to spoil. Carrots that are medium in size are best as thicker ones may be too tough to eat.

Follow these steps to store carrots and keep them as fresh as possible:

When you want to try these sweet and flavorful yellow carrots, use your Instacart app. In as little as 2 hours, you can have yellow carrots delivered to your home! All you have to do is open the Instacart app on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer, add yellow carrots to your shopping cart, complete your purchase, and choose a delivery time that works best for you. One of our Instacart shoppers will do all the work for you. Take advantage of the Instacart app to save both time and money!