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Chioggia beets are medium to large in size and are globular to oval with a slightly flattened shape, connected to broad green leaves with thick, crisp, red stems. The skin is semi-rough due to spots, indentations, and marks, and is firm, burgundy to dark red, and covered in fine hairs. Underneath the skin, the flesh is dense and naturally striped with concentric rings of white and fuchsia or red. When raw, Chioggia beets have a crunchy texture with a strong earthy flavor, and when cooked, they develop a tender and soft consistency with a sweet, earthy flavor.
Chioggia beets are available year-round.
Chioggia beets, botanically classified as Beta vulgaris, are uniquely striped, edible roots that belong to the Amaranthaceae family. Also known as the Candy-Stripe beet, Candy Cane beet, and Bull’s Eye beet, Chioggia beets are an Italian heirloom variety that is famous for its brightly colored, concentric-ringed flesh. Chioggia beets are known to have one of the most robust earthy tastes among beet varieties and are named after the coastal town of Chioggia, Italy which is located on a small piece of land just outside of the Venice lagoon. While still localized to grocers and farmers who carry specialty varieties, Chioggia beets are increasing in popularity for their strong visual appeal and earthy flavor.
Chioggia beets are an excellent source of manganese, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and fiber.
Chioggia beets are popularly used raw to preserve the bright stripes in the flesh and can be sliced into salads or garnished on top of soups. Coating the slices in lemon juice or vinegar will also help maintain the coloring. Chioggia beets can also be utilized in cooked applications, but the flesh will fade into a pale pink or white hue. When cooked, Chioggia beets can be roasted to develop a sweet, earthy, and caramelized flavor or steamed for a tender, soft consistency. They can also be thinly sliced and baked into chips, blended into sauces or dips such as hummus, sliced into sticks and wrapped into fresh spring rolls, or pickled for extended use. In addition to savory applications, Chioggia beets are a popular replacement in baked goods to add color and texture to items such as brownies and cakes. It is important to note that the skin should be peeled before consumption and is easiest to remove after it has been cooked. The leaves of Chioggia beets are also edible and can be used in recipes as spinach or swiss chard substitute. Chioggia beets pair well with nuts such as pepitas, walnuts, and almonds, cheeses such as feta and goat, herbs such as cilantro, basil, and parsley, carrots, apples, ginger, scallions, and fennel. The roots will keep with their tops removed for 2-3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The leaves will only last 1-2 days once removed from the roots and stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
In the United States, Chioggia beets have significantly increased in popularity since the 19th century for their unusual, vibrant flesh and earthy flavor. These roots have become a favorite home gardening variety, and all parts of the plant are edible, supporting the popular zero-waste movement currently trending across the country. Chioggia beets also contain the highest content of geosmin, which is an organic compound that gives them a deep earthy flavor and aroma.
Chioggia beets are an Italian heirloom variety native to Chioggia, Italy, and were first discovered in 1840. The root was then spread to the rest of Europe and introduced to the United States in the 1860s. Today Chioggia beets can be found at local farmers markets and specialty grocers in the United States and Europe. They are also available online in seed form for home garden use.
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Description/Taste
Chioggia beets are medium to large in size and are globular to oval with a slightly flattened shape, connected to broad green leaves with thick, crisp, red stems. The skin is semi-rough due to spots, indentations, and marks, and is firm, burgundy to dark red, and covered in fine hairs. Underneath the skin, the flesh is dense and naturally striped with concentric rings of white and fuchsia or red. When raw, Chioggia beets have a crunchy texture with a strong earthy flavor, and when cooked, they develop a tender and soft consistency with a sweet, earthy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Chioggia beets are available year-round.
Current Facts
Chioggia beets, botanically classified as Beta vulgaris, are uniquely striped, edible roots that belong to the Amaranthaceae family. Also known as the Candy-Stripe beet, Candy Cane beet, and Bull’s Eye beet, Chioggia beets are an Italian heirloom variety that is famous for its brightly colored, concentric-ringed flesh. Chioggia beets are known to have one of the most robust earthy tastes among beet varieties and are named after the coastal town of Chioggia, Italy which is located on a small piece of land just outside of the Venice lagoon. While still localized to grocers and farmers who carry specialty varieties, Chioggia beets are increasing in popularity for their strong visual appeal and earthy flavor.
Nutritional Value
Chioggia beets are an excellent source of manganese, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and fiber.
Applications
Chioggia beets are popularly used raw to preserve the bright stripes in the flesh and can be sliced into salads or garnished on top of soups. Coating the slices in lemon juice or vinegar will also help maintain the coloring. Chioggia beets can also be utilized in cooked applications, but the flesh will fade into a pale pink or white hue. When cooked, Chioggia beets can be roasted to develop a sweet, earthy, and caramelized flavor or steamed for a tender, soft consistency. They can also be thinly sliced and baked into chips, blended into sauces or dips such as hummus, sliced into sticks and wrapped into fresh spring rolls, or pickled for extended use. In addition to savory applications, Chioggia beets are a popular replacement in baked goods to add color and texture to items such as brownies and cakes. It is important to note that the skin should be peeled before consumption and is easiest to remove after it has been cooked. The leaves of Chioggia beets are also edible and can be used in recipes as spinach or swiss chard substitute. Chioggia beets pair well with nuts such as pepitas, walnuts, and almonds, cheeses such as feta and goat, herbs such as cilantro, basil, and parsley, carrots, apples, ginger, scallions, and fennel. The roots will keep with their tops removed for 2-3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The leaves will only last 1-2 days once removed from the roots and stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In the United States, Chioggia beets have significantly increased in popularity since the 19th century for their unusual, vibrant flesh and earthy flavor. These roots have become a favorite home gardening variety, and all parts of the plant are edible, supporting the popular zero-waste movement currently trending across the country. Chioggia beets also contain the highest content of geosmin, which is an organic compound that gives them a deep earthy flavor and aroma.
Geography/History
Chioggia beets are an Italian heirloom variety native to Chioggia, Italy, and were first discovered in 1840. The root was then spread to the rest of Europe and introduced to the United States in the 1860s. Today Chioggia beets can be found at local farmers markets and specialty grocers in the United States and Europe. They are also available online in seed form for home garden use.
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| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-973-9345 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Peas & Beans Catering Company | San Diego CA | 619-347-2904 |
| Dinner With A View | San Diego CA | 226-979-7762 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Pine Valley House | Pine Valley CA | 619-637-6010 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| UCSD La Jolla (Integrative Medicine) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-842-1046 |
| Wynola Flats Produce 2019 | Julian CA | 805-975-7689 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Eurobar | San Diego CA | 619-295-2511 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Et VoilĂ ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-3576 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| La Bonne Table | San Diego CA | 619-887-7706 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 133 days ago, 10/15/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh striped beets in the Farmers Showcase! 
Central market of Athens- Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 294 days ago, 5/07/19 Sharer's comments : Chioggia beetroots 🌸 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 352 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Chioggia Beets spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market
Nash’s Organic Produce
Near Seattle, Washington, United States4681 Sequim-Dumgeness Way, Sequim 98382 360-681-7458 About 408 days ago, 1/13/19 Sharer's comments : Chioggia Beets spotted at Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market. Heirloom variety with origins in Italy, fantastic raw/juicing or roasted/braised 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United Stateshttp://www.tamaifamilyfarms.com About 451 days ago, 12/01/18 Sharer's comments : Chioggia Beets spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Nash’s Organic Produce
Near Seattle, Washington, United States4681 Sequim-Dumgeness Way, Sequim 98382 360-681-7458 About 485 days ago, 10/28/18 Sharer's comments : Chioggia Beets spotted at Ballard Farmer's Market. Beautiful and delightful juiced, shredded, or cooked! 
Whole Foods Co-op
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United StatesAbout 596 days ago, 7/09/18 Sharer's comments : Chioggia Beets spotted at Whole Foods Co-op. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 611 days ago, 6/24/18 Sharer's comments : Chioggia Beets spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. |
