Beetroot - dried root - 50g
Product characteristics
Contents: dried root
Country of origin: EU
Classification: Beta vulgaris
Weight: 50g
Preparation proposal:
Place one teaspoon of root into 250ml of water, boil shortly, let stand for 10 minutes
Description
BEETROOT - dried root - 50g
Plant description The species in various classification systems belongs to the family of quinoa or amaranthus. All known beet varieties come from wild beet, which grows to this day in the Middle East, between the shores of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, around the Caspian Sea and India. It was cultivated in ancient times for food and medicinal purposes, while the forms cultivated at that time differed significantly from modern ones. |
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Properties - the root contains protein, sugars, mineral salts, B vitamins and vitamin C - is of particular dietary importance due to the high fiber content, which has a positive effect on digestion and due to the content of malic, citric, tartaric and oxalic acid - the root has an intense red color and is used as an important ingredient in dishes |