The above figures are an average, specific figures vary from batch to batch due to variations in crops due to climate, soil, and times of harvest. Beta carotene is nontoxic and does not appear to affect health apart from strengthening the immune system. This is unlike synthetic vitamin A supplements, which can be toxic in large doses. People who take exceptionally large quantities of beta carotene may experience a change in skin tone known as carotenemia. This condition gives the skin a golden tone and is not harmful.
Wind can blow chemicals from far away and acid rain can affect the soil of a field.
Some states stipulate that no chemical products have been used for two years on the field, andother states say three years, to qualify as organic. With this process, other beneficial heat - sensitive enzymes are destroyed. Just Carrots uses a trade secret process that does not use high heat to stabilize enzymes resulting in Just Carrots containing as many nutrients as possible. This is because the process does alter the taste. As stated above, we use this process to ensure that the carrots' nutrients remain.