Organic Beterrada

3,00 €

Minimum order of 0,5 kg

Rated with 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

1 review

Organic Beetroot, also known as Beetroot, from Tacoronte, gives an incredible color to your dishes.

Organic Beterrada Overview

Product Details

La Beterrada is a unique food with the following properties:

Due to its iron content, it is the perfect ally in cases of anemia
Due to its high content of folic acid and vitamin B9, it is great for keeping good health of nails, skin and hair at bay.
Folic acid is responsible for nourishing our heart thanks to beetroot and its antioxidant effects.
Recommended to keep constipation at bay.
It provides very few calories.

Season calendar

Beterrada, or beet, is a root that can be grown all year round in the Canary Islands, but the optimal growing season is from October to April. In these months, beetroot can be found in the Canarian markets at a lower price and with better quality.

October: Beet begins to appear in the Canarian markets. The quality of beets is good, but prices are still relatively high.
November: The beet season is in full swing. The quality of the beets is excellent and the prices are lower.
December: Beet is still available in the Canary Islands markets, but the quality may not be as good as in previous months. Beet prices are still low.
January: The beet season begins to wind down. The quality of the beet may not be as good as in previous months. Beet prices are beginning to increase.
February: Beet is still available in the Canary Islands markets, but it is less common than in other months. The quality of the beet may not be as good as in previous months. Beet prices are higher.
March: The beet season comes to an end. Beetroot is still available in some markets, but quality is variable. Beet prices are very high.

Selection tips

Here are some tips for selecting a good beetroot or beetroot:

Choose beetroot of a similar size.
The beets should be firm and have no soft spots.
The beetroot's skin should be smooth and shiny.
The leaves of the beetroot menhaden should be fresh and green.
If the beet leaves are dry or wilted, the beet is not fresh.

Conservation

It is possible to keep them raw in the refrigerator for a period of 2 weeks. Keeping them in vinegar is an alternative that maintains a good conservation for 6 weeks.

1 valuation Organic Beterrada

Rated with 5 out of 5

Ruyman - February 9th 2024

The beetroot that I caught at Sanus Market is luxurious. A really good one, very fresh and tasty. It surprised me a lot, one of the best I've ever eaten. There they really know what they are selling. To repeat, fixed.