Nestos, Greek Beet Root Salad, Net Weight 700gr, Glass Jar. Mediterranean Delicacy :

In ancient Greek mythology, Aphrodite eats lots of beets, wanting to maintain her grace, eroticism, and beauty. Their miraculous root is considered to be an excellent aphrodisiac since ancient times. Their presence in the Mediterranean dates from the 2nd BC millennium. Modern science has proved its multidimensional contribution to our health.

Beetroot is a vegetable that grows in the soil; it absorbs all the nutrients of the rich Greek land and should not be missing from our weekly menu, as it combines a high nutritional value and low energy content.

Beets are rich in carbohydrates, nitrate, magnesium, iron, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B5, fibre, and phytonutrients such as beta-carotene. The red color of the beetroot bulb is due to pigments called betalain, which exhibit strong antioxidant activity. Also, their juice is being considered very beneficial for those suffering from rheumatism and arthritis. It is considered to help detoxify the liver and absorb calcium, and many of its beneficial actions are based on this.

A particular advantage of Beetroot is its' wonderful colour, ideal to create easy impressive dishes, such as risotto with beetroot or a scarlet velvet soup, served with a spoonful of yogurt or fresh cheese in the center. With a little quantity of its' juice, we may colour a white dip or a yogurt sauce or mayonnaise. Cut in tiny cubes, along with other baked roots (potato, carrot) it becomes a perfect side dish with fish. A classic combination is that with garlic sauce and fried fish, the most successful trio of Greek cuisine. 

Keep it in a cool and dry place. Keep refrigerated after opening.