NAME: Beta vulgaris var. Conditiva

FAMILY: Amaranthaceae

PLACE OF PRODUCTION: Croatia

APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF SLICES IN A JAR: 75

SLICE THICKNESS: 2mm

APPEARANCE: dull purple color

TASTE: earthy 

PROCESSING METHOD: the slices are dried in a dehydrator under controlled conditions 

COOKERY: 

• the root is eaten boiled, roasted, pickled or raw, and young beetroot leaves can be added to salads while the ripe ones are cooked and are a good substitute for spinach
• soups, jams, ice cream, sweets

CATERING/HOSPITALITY: 

• decoration and ingredient in cocktails based on wine, like dark port, tequila, vodka, but also non-alcoholic cocktails
• ingredient in various juices, lemonades, tonics, which gives it a distinctive pink color

• dark, dry place at room temperature
• shelf life: 12 months