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Is it safe to boil carrots for my 9month baby to eat? i've heard of nitrates released from carrots when boiled, are they bad?
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Carrots in soup: Babies have been eating cooked carrots forever without suffering ill effects. I have never heard of carrots giving off nitrates when cooked.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Totally safe: I had never heard of nitrates being released from carrots but did some research and learned why you were concerned. This turns out to be a myth. Boiled carrots are completely safe for your baby. However, i would advise using organic carrots when possible. See http://www.Drgreene.Com/blog/2011/04/19/mythbusting-carrots-nitrates-and-homemade-baby-food to learn more.
Answered 12/10/2013
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