Beets

History
Beet colorant is the traditional dye for pink lemonade.
Season, Ripeness and Storage

State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Arizona
California

In-Season

Season

Beets are avialable year-round.
Ripeness

Buy smooth, firm well-shaped yet slender beets with a good deep rich red color. Small- to medium-sized beets may have the best flavor. Avoid soft, spongy, rough and shriveled beets as well as those with bruises. If beets have tops, they should be fresh looking and not shriveled.
Storage

Remove tops and store with greens. Refrigerate beets in a plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 29
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat: 0.12g	0%
Cholesterol: 0mg	0%
Sodium: 53mg	2.21%
Total Carbohydrate: 6.5g	2.17%
Dietary Fiber: 1.9	0%
Sugars: 4.6g
Protein: 1.09g
Vitamin A 0.44%	Vitamin C 5.5%
Calcium 2.1%	Iron 1.78%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: USDA National Nutrient Database

Beets are a good source of folate.

Beet colorant is the traditional dye for pink lemonade.