What Is That White Film All Over Baby Carrots?

Just like the story of the ugly duckling, there's always at least one funny-looking little baby carrot no one wants to touch.

 An unappealing little carrot with a mysterious white coating on it might be completely safe to eat

Is it genetics that makes some carrots develop that odd white film, or does that white stuff mean the carrot is past its expiration and we're all actually ingesting a fungus

Yes, actually that's exactly what it is. Carrot blush is what many call the white film that develops on baby carrots. 

This must be why Bugs Bunny is always walking around with a full-sized carrot instead of holding a little Ziplock baggie filled with baby carrots

The iconic bunny might know what's really up, (Doc). But rather than rely on the wisdom of a cartoon character

These veggie snacks can be perfectly safe to eat despite their visual flaws.

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