Beetroot: season and benefits
Seasonal calendar - Beetroot
Nutritional values
Rich in folate (B9) and betalains (powerful antioxidants), beetroot is also a good source of potassium.
Storage
Raw beetroot keeps 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge vegetable drawer. Once cooked, consume within 3 to 4 days. In a cool cellar, it can be stored for several months in sand. Wear gloves when peeling to avoid stubborn stains.
Origin
Beetroot originates from the Mediterranean basin. Greeks and Romans consumed its leaves, but it was in the 16th century that the red root began to be cultivated in Germany. Napoleon contributed to the rise of sugar beet in France to replace cane sugar blocked by the Continental Blockade. Red garden beetroot is now mainly grown in northern France and Picardy.
Cooking Beetroot
Goes well with
Recipe ideas
- Beetroot and goat's cheese salad
- Beetroot soup
- Oven-roasted beetroot
- Beetroot carpaccio
- Beetroot hummus
Did you know?
Beetroot juice is used as a natural food colourant (E162) in many industrial products, from yoghurts to sweets.