White Beet / Vellai Kizhangu

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Amaranthaceae

Genus: Beta

Species: B. vulgaris

White beets are botanically known as Beta Vulgaris, belong to the Amaranthaceae family. White beets are popularly known as sugar beets, which are globally used to produce sugar. Apart from the sugar beets, some other types of white beets are popular among home gardens.

White beets are rich in fiber, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and magnesium. This white root can be consumed raw and cooked like boiling, roasting, baking, and steaming. But, the skin should be peeled before consumption.

Health Benefits

• White beets are rich in fiber, so it helps to stimulate the digestion process.
• The leafy green top of the white beet has a good amount of antioxidant properties that help to protect against cell damage.
• It also helps to boost the immune system.