Wintertime vegetable made available year-round

Enticing, dark red in colour and with a slightly sweet and sour taste, Zvijezda beetroot slices are also enriched with special spices, which makes them an irresistible addition to many dishes. Beetroot pairs well with meat and vegetarian specialties, is especially tasty when combined with baby corn, while its colour can be used to enrich the simplest dishes, such as mashed potatoes, rice and other side dishes, to make them more visually appealing. This tasty and juicy vegetable can be consumed year-round.

What is the source of beetroot’s colour?

Beetroot has a specific and appealing colour, ranging from purple to deep red. It owes this hue to betacyanin pigments, or more specifically to betaine and betanin, which are also antioxidants. In addition to being traditionally pickled during wintertime, it was also used as a folk remedy.

Average nutritional value per 100 g
Energy
172 kJ
Fats
0 g
Carbohydrates
9,0 g
Proteins
1,1 g
Salt
1,3 g