1 Is the beet a turnip

The beet is not a turnip.

Beet is quinoa, biennial herb, root conical to fusiform, juicy, is one of China's major sugar crops, radish is cruciferous radish genus biennial or annual herb, beet and radish is not a family, is two completely different plants, so beet is not radish.

2 Beetroot raw or cooked

Beetroot can be eaten raw or cooked.

Beetroot eaten raw has a sweet flavor, delicious crisp, and contains more water, eaten directly raw where the nutrients will not be destroyed, but also can effectively supplement the water and vitamin C, there is an appetizer, detoxification and laxative effect. Beet can also be used to eat fried or boiled soup, but also for the human body to supplement certain nutrients.

3 beet sugar or cane sugar good

beet sugar crystals fine particles, containing more water, the appearance of soft texture, melt faster in the mouth, suitable for direct dipping and snacks. Sugar cane sugar particles uniform, sugar hard, loose and dry, no impurities, is the sugar containing the most sucrose, the highest purity varieties, the two are used to make sugar crops, the two made of sugar after the nutritional value is almost the same, and the specific choice of which is generally depending on personal preference.

4 How to pickle crispy beets

1, wash the beets, drained, on the cutting board, take a knife and cut off the beet roots and leaves.

2, put the beets in a pot, add water, bring to a boil, turn down the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes.

3. Remove the beets from the water, peel the skin, which comes off easily by hand, and cut the beets into four pieces on a cutting board.

4. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and garlic; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Place the sliced beets in a jar, add the cooled brine, and stir with the beets in the jar.

6. Put the lid on the jar and place it in the refrigerator for a week before serving.