Veggie & Fruit Guide
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Beetroot
The beet (Beta vulgaris) is a plant in the amaranth
family. The most well-known variety is probably the red or purple root
vegetable known as the beetroot or garden beet. Other cultivated varieties
include the leaf vegetables chard and spinach beet, as well as the root
vegetables sugar beet, which is important in the production of table sugar.
Beets are deep red, or white in colour and the flesh is sweet and
red. Beetroot is used as a red food colourant, for example to improve the colour of tomato
paste, sauces, jams, jellies and ice cream.
Beetroot can be eaten raw or
cooked. Raw beet roots have a crunchy texture that turns soft and buttery
when they are cooked. Beet leaves have a lively, bitter taste similar to
chard.
Seasonal Availability
Beetroot is available all year round.
Serving Size
One medium beetroot (90g) or ½ cup beetroot slices
provides one serving of vegetables.
