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Red Beets
Inventory, 25 lbs : 149.74
This item was last sold on : 05/28/22
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Red beets vary in size, typically averaging 3-7 centimeters in diameter, and have a globular to ovate shape with a small taproot extending from the non-stem end. The firm skin is dark red to purple and is semi-smooth with tiny root hairs, russet, and scrapes covering the surface. Each beet varies in texture and shape depending on growing conditions. Underneath the surface, the flesh is a deep crimson and is dense, aqueous, and crunchy. When cooked, Red beets develop a tender, soft texture with a mildly sweet, earthy flavor. The beet plant also grows leafy stalks that are edible and have a taste similar to swiss chard.
Red beets are available year-round.
Red beets, botanically classified as Beta vulgaris, are edible, underground roots that sprout tall leaves and are members of the Amaranthaceae family. The term Red beet is a broad descriptor used to encompass many different varieties of beets, including one of the most popular red cultivars known as the Detroit Red. Favored by chefs for their earthy flavor and deep crimson coloring, Red beets are cultivated primarily as a table root, used in everyday cooking in both sweet and savory preparations.
Red beets contain antioxidants known as betalains, which are pigments that give the root its dark hue, and this pigment is believed to help cleanse the body and remove toxins from the bloodstream. Red beets also contain iron, vitamins C and B6, magnesium, manganese, potassium, folate, and fiber to spur digestion and cleansing.
Red beets are popularly consumed raw in salads or are utilized in cooked applications such as roasting, steaming, frying, and boiling. It is important to note that Red beets will bleed a dark red hue when raw or cooked, and this liquid has the potential to stain surfaces and skin. The roots can be roasted and incorporated into soups, burgers, and quiche, cooked into pasta, blended into sauces, or sliced thinly into wedges and fried into chips. Red beets can also be mixed into hummus or used in baked goods such as cupcakes, cheesecake, tarts, and brownies. In addition to the roots, the leaves are also edible, commonly sautéed or used in salads, and are prized for their tender, crisp texture. Red beets pair well with fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, pears, and avocadoes, greens such as kale, spinach, arugula, and pea shoots, cheeses such as pecorino, goat, brie, and gorgonzola, pepitas, and walnuts. The roots will keep 2-3 weeks with the leaves removed and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. With the leaves still attached the roots will keep up to one week. The green leaves will only keep 1-2 days once removed from the roots and stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
In Ancient Greece and Rome, Red beets were highly revered and were first cultivated for their leafy green stalks. These civilizations also developed methods to grow the plants year-round as the population grew to consume the leaves and occasionally the roots. In mythology, Red beets are considered an aphrodisiac as the goddess of love, Aphrodite, was rumored to have consumed the roots to enhance her attractiveness. Many Greeks also believed that eating from the same beet would cause a man and a woman to fall in love.
Red beets are native to the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa and have been growing wild since ancient times. Initially, the plant was cultivated for its leafy green tops, and the roots were often discarded or used as animal feed. Primary consumption of the root itself did not take place until the 1500s, and the discovery of the beet's high sugar content also led to its increased agricultural value, spreading the root throughout the world via immigration and trade. Today Red beets can be found at specialty grocers and farmers markets in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
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Description/Taste
Red beets vary in size, typically averaging 3-7 centimeters in diameter, and have a globular to ovate shape with a small taproot extending from the non-stem end. The firm skin is dark red to purple and is semi-smooth with tiny root hairs, russet, and scrapes covering the surface. Each beet varies in texture and shape depending on growing conditions. Underneath the surface, the flesh is a deep crimson and is dense, aqueous, and crunchy. When cooked, Red beets develop a tender, soft texture with a mildly sweet, earthy flavor. The beet plant also grows leafy stalks that are edible and have a taste similar to swiss chard.
Seasons/Availability
Red beets are available year-round.
Current Facts
Red beets, botanically classified as Beta vulgaris, are edible, underground roots that sprout tall leaves and are members of the Amaranthaceae family. The term Red beet is a broad descriptor used to encompass many different varieties of beets, including one of the most popular red cultivars known as the Detroit Red. Favored by chefs for their earthy flavor and deep crimson coloring, Red beets are cultivated primarily as a table root, used in everyday cooking in both sweet and savory preparations.
Nutritional Value
Red beets contain antioxidants known as betalains, which are pigments that give the root its dark hue, and this pigment is believed to help cleanse the body and remove toxins from the bloodstream. Red beets also contain iron, vitamins C and B6, magnesium, manganese, potassium, folate, and fiber to spur digestion and cleansing.
Applications
Red beets are popularly consumed raw in salads or are utilized in cooked applications such as roasting, steaming, frying, and boiling. It is important to note that Red beets will bleed a dark red hue when raw or cooked, and this liquid has the potential to stain surfaces and skin. The roots can be roasted and incorporated into soups, burgers, and quiche, cooked into pasta, blended into sauces, or sliced thinly into wedges and fried into chips. Red beets can also be mixed into hummus or used in baked goods such as cupcakes, cheesecake, tarts, and brownies. In addition to the roots, the leaves are also edible, commonly sautéed or used in salads, and are prized for their tender, crisp texture. Red beets pair well with fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, pears, and avocadoes, greens such as kale, spinach, arugula, and pea shoots, cheeses such as pecorino, goat, brie, and gorgonzola, pepitas, and walnuts. The roots will keep 2-3 weeks with the leaves removed and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. With the leaves still attached the roots will keep up to one week. The green leaves will only keep 1-2 days once removed from the roots and stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Ancient Greece and Rome, Red beets were highly revered and were first cultivated for their leafy green stalks. These civilizations also developed methods to grow the plants year-round as the population grew to consume the leaves and occasionally the roots. In mythology, Red beets are considered an aphrodisiac as the goddess of love, Aphrodite, was rumored to have consumed the roots to enhance her attractiveness. Many Greeks also believed that eating from the same beet would cause a man and a woman to fall in love.
Geography/History
Red beets are native to the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa and have been growing wild since ancient times. Initially, the plant was cultivated for its leafy green tops, and the roots were often discarded or used as animal feed. Primary consumption of the root itself did not take place until the 1500s, and the discovery of the beet's high sugar content also led to its increased agricultural value, spreading the root throughout the world via immigration and trade. Today Red beets can be found at specialty grocers and farmers markets in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
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City Heights Farmers Market
Luchia's Produce - New Roots Community Farm
Near San Diego, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About a day ago, 5/28/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suit 150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 34 days ago, 4/25/22 Sharer's comments : Red Beets from Tamai Family Farms 
La Jolla Farmers Market
Yasukochi Family Farm
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 63 days ago, 3/27/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 105 days ago, 2/13/22 Sharer's comments : Red Beets from Tamai Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 126 days ago, 1/23/22 Sharer's comments : Red Beets from Tamai Family Farms 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Antonio & Guillermo Farm
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesRiverside, CA 951-454-6476 About 127 days ago, 1/22/22 Sharer's comments : Boil, grate, juice - you can't go wrong with beets :) 
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
California, United Statesулица Жарокова, Казахфильм, Алматы, Казахстан About 150 days ago, 12/30/21 Sharer's comments : delicious beets grown in Pavlodar 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 154 days ago, 12/26/21 Sharer's comments : Red Beets from Tamai Family Farms 
North Park Thursday Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 227 days ago, 10/14/21 Sharer's comments : Adore raw beets in my salad and been using the greens in my smoothies. Every bit of this healthy root vegetable gets devoured :) 
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Tesco Superstore
Near Faversham, United KingdomCrescent Road, Faversham ME13 7AS 0-345-677-9268 https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/faversham/crescent-rd?sc_cmp=ref*yg*stc*2526&utm_source=yext_google&utm_campaign=local_Superstore_England&utm_medium=organic About 247 days ago, 9/24/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 247 days ago, 9/24/21 Sharer's comments : Red beets from Gloria Tamai Farms 
Borough Market
Turnips
Near London, England, United Kingdom43 Borough Market, London SE1 9AH, United Kingdom 442073578356 https://turnipsboroughmarket.com About 250 days ago, 9/21/21 
La Jolla Open Aire Market
Yasukochi Family Farm
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 294 days ago, 8/08/21 Sharer's comments : Giant beets, look at these beauties!! 
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
California, United StatesAbout 362 days ago, 6/01/21 Sharer's comments : A new harvest of Kazakhstanis red beets 
Suyunbai avenue, 2, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum cash and carry
California, United StatesSuyunbai avenue, 2, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 399 days ago, 4/25/21 Sharer's comments : Red young beets grown in South Kazakh fertile land 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 469 days ago, 2/14/21 Sharer's comments : Red beets from Tamai Farms! 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 497 days ago, 1/17/21 Sharer's comments : Red and golden beets in abound! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 562 days ago, 11/13/20 Sharer's comments : Red beets from Gloria Tamai 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 582 days ago, 10/24/20 
Bellingham Farmer's Market
Broadleaf Farm
Near Bellingham, Washington, United StatesEverson, WA About 680 days ago, 7/18/20 Sharer's comments : I am obsessed with fresh beet juice these days, but love to eat them every which way. Raw, shredded, boiled - you name it! |
