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Beet Chioggia


La Légumière, the specialist in Breton and seasonal vegetables! Beetroot-chioggia

Shape and external appearance


Round shape

Properties


Fluidifies the blood, rich in vitamin C, fiber, betaine, folic acid and antioxidants.

Caliber


From 8 to 12 cm in diameter

Scientific and botanical name


Beta vulgaris L. var. condiva Alef. (Family Chenopodiaceae). Other name: Barbatietola of Cioggio

Coloring


The epidermis is orange to red in color. When a beet is cut, the flesh reveals a surprising alternation of white and bright pink rings that make this beet special. After cooking, the flesh becomes pale pink.

Origin & Culture


This beet is a variety that originates from the Italian city of Chioggia, on the shores of the Adriatic. It is sown from May to June, and harvested from July to October. The edible part is the fleshy root.

Smell


No particular smell

Preparation advice


Can be cooked like all beets, but eaten raw, it keeps its exceptional coloring.

Texture


No particular smell

Home preservation


In the cellar, the chioggia can be kept for 6 to 8 months. In a cool place, it can be kept for 1 week.

Flavor


Very delicate flavor

The seasonality of the product


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Avril (4)

Juillet (7)

Août (8)

Septembre (9)

Octobre (10)

Novembre (11)

Décembre (12)

Our recipes based on this product


Nous n'avons pas encore de recettes pour ce produit.

Packaging available for this product


Colis carton, Colis bois, Barquette

The seasonality of the product


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Janvier (1)

Février (2)

Mars (3)

Avril (4)

Juillet (7)

Août (8)

Septembre (9)

Octobre (10)

Novembre (11)

Décembre (12)

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Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar

Producers for La Légumière


Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar have been producing vegetables for La Légumière for many years. The cultivation of Breton vegetables no longer holds any secrets for these three brothers.