OVERVIEW:
Beets have the highest sugar content of all the vegetables and have a slightly sweet, earthy taste. Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals and low in calories and fat. It is becoming increasingly popular as a sweetening substitute and an excellent alternative for food coloring. Beet powder can be used in smoothies, drinks, sauces, hummus or sprinkled on food. It is a rich source of many essential vitamins and minerals.
LATIN:
Beta vulgaris
ORIGIN:
Egypt
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Root
WHAT'S COOKING:
Bountiful Beetroot Hummus
Orange Cranberry & Beet Powder Muffins
Raw Chocolate Beet Cheesecake
Velvet Beetroot Latte
Beet Root Powder
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep all herbs out of reach of children and pets.For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Store herbs and spices in tightly capped containers and keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Here are the suggested shelf lives of each spice category:
- Ground spices and blends (nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric): 4 to 8 months
- Herbs (basil, oregano, parsley): 1 to 2 years
- Whole spices (cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks): 4 years
- Seeds: 4 years (except for poppy and sesame seeds, which should be discarded after 2 years)
- Extracts: 4 years (except for vanilla, which will last forever)
