Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
Common Names: Rainbow beet mix and beetroot mix
Description: The rainbow beet mix utilizes all the fantastic colors that beets are naturally found. Yellow, deep burgundy, robust green and soft pink are some to name a few. Rainbow beet mix will no doubt add color to any dish. It can be found in soup, sautéd and salads.
Interesting facts:
- Beets’ ancestors came from the sea off the coast of southern Europe.
- Beets contain a natural dye and can be found in sauces, jelly, desserts and cereal.
- Beets pre-date the Christian religion.
The following table provides the nutritional values for 1 cup (38 grams ) of raw beet tops provided by the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009):
| Calories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Protein | .84 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.65 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | .010 g |
| Calcium | 44 mg |
| Vitamin C | 11.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg |
| Potassium | 290 mg |
| Sodium | 86 mg |
| Iron | .98 mg |
| Zinc | .14 mg |
| Niacin | .152 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | .040 mg |
| Thiamin | .038 mg |
