PlantaVis beetroot powder, 200 G

PlantaVis Beetroot Powder is a food product made from 100% beetroot powder. This superfood can be easily incorporated into a wide variety of dishes.

Beetroot powder: the red super-root vegetable in powder form

This root vegetable packs a punch: whilst beetroot was until recently regarded as a ‘dusty vegetable’ or a ‘boring, shrivelled root’, it has now sparked a genuine health trend. And this applies to both fresh beetroot and beetroot powder. This winter vegetable is currently becoming a culinary hit: from home cooking right through to the creations of Michelin-starred chefs. The beetroot has long been known by many different names: in Germany and Austria it is also called ‘Rote Rübe’ or ‘Rahner’, and in Switzerland ‘Rande’. The spelling is also flexible, but whether written with one or two ‘e’s, the word ‘Rote Be(e)te’ is derived from the Latin ‘beta’, meaning beetroot. It originally grew in the Mediterranean region but was introduced to our part of the world by the Romans. Its nutritional content makes it a red super-root vegetable.

Even in ancient times, people valued beetroot and believed – without any scientific evidence to back it up – that it was healthy and could help improve blood quality. At that time, people consumed not only the root that is processed here today, but also the roots and leaves. However, it remains unclear to this day whether the Latin ‘beta’ referred to beetroot or Swiss chard, as both have ‘beta’ in their names. Although seed heads have been found dating from the period of Roman rule in the Rhineland, it is not possible to identify them with certainty. It was not until the 16th century that beetroot could be identified on the basis of drawings.

This tuberous vegetable belongs to the genus Beta and, within this, to the Amaranthaceae family, which also includes spinach and Swiss chard.

A versatile and popular food

Admittedly, beetroot was not particularly popular for a long time. However, it is difficult to pinpoint a specific reason for this. Freshly harvested from the ground, the beetroot is not particularly appealing to the eye, but once cleaned and peeled, this supposed clump of earth reveals its vibrant interior and can be used in a wide variety of ways in the kitchen: Fresh beetroot can be eaten raw, boiled, steamed, fried or cooked – and can be transformed into everything from salads, juices, soups, risotto or Labskaus to a delicate side dish. Beetroot powder is similarly versatile in its uses and can add a kick to numerous dishes whilst providing them with many important nutrients. After all, beetroot is not only one of the most potent vegetables on the planet; it also tastes absolutely delicious and can be served up in no time at all.

Beetroot is an outstanding and valuable foodstuff in many respects: it’s easy to grow even in unfavourable conditions, makes no special demands on the soil and can be stored throughout the winter months without any problems. Beetroot is therefore available all year round. From May onwards, the new harvest of young, small tubers becomes available.

Form

Powder

Directions for use

Stir 3 x 1 measuring spoonful into a liquid or sprinkle over food.

Ingredients

Ingredients: 100% beetroot, dried and ground.