Baby Gold Beets
Estimated Inventory, 24 ct : 9.54
This item was last sold on : 12/24/24
Description/Taste
Baby Gold beets are small root vegetables that grow partially underground. Their rounded roots are about the size of a golf ball and have slender, tapered ends. Opposite these ends, the roots are connected to long leafy green stems. The roots are considered the primary edible portion of Baby Gold beets. Their skin features a predominantly orange hue that's occasionally marked by faint horizontal striations of golden-yellow. This skin has a slightly rough texture due to the small hairs protruding from the roots. Baby Gold beet flesh has a bright yellow-gold color and a dense, aqueous, and grainy texture. These root vegetables are crunchy when raw and develop a tender and smooth consistency with a very mild, sweet, and earthy flavor when cooked. Their beet greens are also edible and have a vegetal, semi-bitter taste.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Gold beets are available year-round.
Current Facts
Baby Gold beets are botanically classified as Beta vulgaris and belong to the Amaranthaceae family along with spinach and quinoa. These vegetables are small underground roots that grow broad green leaves known as Swiss chard. The roots are harvested early for their small size and tender texture. This method is efficient as it allows space for a new round of beets to quickly grow. There are several varieties of Gold beets including Golden Detroit, Wintersonne, Boldor, and Golden Grex. Touchstone Gold is one of the most popular yellow varieties that's frequently cultivated and sold as Baby beets. Baby Gold beets are used as a table variety and are favored by consumers for their mild flavor, bright color, and convenient size.
Nutritional Value
Baby Gold beets are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. These vitamins play important roles in maintaining healthy skin, boosting the immune system, and supporting eye health. Vitamin A also helps protect against oxidative stress while vitamin C promotes collagen production and enhances iron absorption. Baby Gold beet's rich folate content encourages cell growth and division and is particularly important for pregnant women and those seeking to maintain cardiovascular health. They also provide a good amount of manganese to support bone health, metabolism, and nervous system function. These vegetables contain potassium to help regulate blood pressure and balance fluids in the body. Baby Gold beets offer beneficial flavonoids and zeaxanthin that contribute to antioxidant defense, reduce inflammation, and benefit eye health by filtering harmful blue light and reducing the risk of macular degeneration.
Applications
Baby Gold beets can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Their smaller size allows for a shorter cooking time compared to larger beet varieties. Once cooked, their skin peels away easily. These golden vegetables can also be used as a substitute for red beets in any recipe. Baby Gold beets are popularly shaved into salads and soups or pickled with vinegar and herbs. They can be steamed with lemon juice, lightly sautéed with oils and herbs, or roasted to achieve a crisp outer texture and tender interior. The roots are often juiced and mixed with other fruits for a healthy beverage. Their leaves may be sautéed and served as a vegetable commonly referred to as Swiss chard. Baby Gold beets pair well with herbs such as chives, basil, rosemary, parsley, mint, and dill. They also complement the flavors of pomegranates, apples, pears, oranges, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, balsamic vinegar, and lentils. Baby Gold beet roots can be stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator for up to two weeks if the leaves are removed. They will last up to a week when the tops are left attached.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
A popular health food trend in the United States is creating dishes that showcase the colors of the rainbow. Golden beets are a welcomed addition to this trend thanks to their vibrant yellow hue and high nutritional value. They are often featured in golden beet salads where they are paired with red beets for a dramatic visual and flavorful combination. These salads typically feature chopped beets served over a bed of greens like spring mix or arugula. They are commonly tossed with ingredients like Granny Smith apples, toasted walnuts, and soft goat cheese. This Golden beet salad is topped with balsamic vinaigrette and is a favorite dish in health food restaurants across the United States.
Geography/History
Gold beets are native to the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe and Northern Africa. These vegetables flourish in cool to moderate climates with full sun exposure and growing temperatures between 10 and 29 degrees Celcius. This miniature variety must be harvested before its full growth and is thus cultivated in home gardens and commercial farm settings. Beets were initially cultivated for their leafy green tops while their roots were often discarded or used as animal feed. Consumption of the root itself did not take place until the 1800s. Gold beets became increasingly more common in the early 1800s but were often overshadowed by their red counterpart until the mid-20th century when the Burpee Seed Company developed a golden variety. Today, Baby Gold beets can be found at specialty stores and farmers' markets in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas or grown from seeds in home gardens.
Featured Restaurants
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| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
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| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
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| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
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| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
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