Beets
Description
Beets come in a few different shapes and jewel-like colors. The most remarkable being the Chioggia beet with its red and white striped, or bulls-eye, cross section. There are also gold, pink and white beets as well as the very common red beet. All beets have a very high sugar content. Chioggia beets are quite mild in flavor compared to the slightly bitter large red beet. Beets are commonly used in salads. Their greens are also quite tender and sweet and can be prepared similarly to spinach or chard.
Seasonal Availability
Summer, fall and winter
Pack Size
Red Beets
25# Bag
12-Bunch Case
Available by the bunch
Available by the pound
Baby Red Beets
24 bunch Case
Gold Beets
25# Bag
12 bunch Case
Pound
Baby Gold Beets
24 bunch case
Chioggia Beets
25# Bag
12 bunch Case
Pound
Baby Chioggia Beets
24 bunch Case
Baby Mixed Beets
24 bunch Case
Applications/Techniques
Beets can be roasted, boiled, steamed and served raw.
History
Beets are native to the Mediterranean. Although the leaves have been eaten since before written history, the beet root was generally used medicinally and did not become a popular food until French chefs recognized their potential in the 1800's.
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