{"product_id":"beetroot-powder","title":"Beetroot Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeetroot powder is beetroot (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) dried and milled fine, with all the sweet earthiness of the fresh root and none of the stained chopping boards. A teaspoon is roughly one whole beetroot, so a small jar goes a very long way in smoothies, baking and anything that needs colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid natural colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e the betalain pigments give a deep magenta that works as a natural food colouring in icing, pasta dough and lattes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet and earthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e mild enough to blend into a fruit smoothie without taking it over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne teaspoon, one beetroot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a useful rule of thumb for how concentrated the powder is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown and processed to organic certification standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally high in dietary nitrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e beetroot is one of the richest everyday sources, which is why athletes reach for it before training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps well:\u003c\/strong\u003e stored airtight away from light and heat, the powder holds its colour far longer than fresh beetroot lasts in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOne to two teaspoons is the usual amount in a smoothie, and it sits well with berries, banana, apple and citrus. For baking, whisk two to three tablespoons through the dry ingredients of a cake, muffin or pancake batter. Long heat dulls the colour, so for icing, yoghurt and no-bake slices stir it in at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor a beetroot latte, whisk a teaspoon into hot but not boiling milk with a pinch of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-ginger-powder\"\u003eGinger Powder\u003c\/a\u003e. In baking it pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carob-powder-roasted\"\u003eCarob Powder Roasted\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you are colouring drinks rather than food, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hibiscus-tea\"\u003eHibiscus (Rosella) Tea\u003c\/a\u003e gives a similar ruby tone with a tart edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBeetroot can turn urine or stool pink for a day or so. It happens to roughly one in ten people, it is simply the pigment passing through, and it is nothing to be alarmed about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBeetroot was grown for its leaves long before anyone bothered with the root. The swollen red root most of us picture is a comparatively recent piece of plant breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThose same betalain pigments are used commercially as a food colour, which is why beetroot powder does such a tidy job of turning icing pink without anything artificial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeetroot is high in oxalates, so go easy if you are prone to kidney stones. It can also nudge blood pressure down, worth knowing if you already take medication for it. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":48936669446244,"sku":"so-beetroot-powder-50g","price":9.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":48936669479012,"sku":"so-beetroot-powder-200g","price":23.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":48936669511780,"sku":"so-beetroot-powder-500g","price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/beetroot-powder.jpg?v=1785960219","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/beetroot-powder","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}