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Ingredient · No. 168
Beetroot
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The smell of dirt, but in a good way. That 'earthy' smell comes from geosmin, a compound humans can detect at incredibly low concentrations. Its real trick is dietary nitrates, which your body converts to nitric oxide — a molecule that improves blood flow, which is why athletes drink beetroot juice before competing.
Rich in antioxidants, fibre, iron and vitamins & minerals.
Origins
The cultivation of the beet plant for its round, red root began in 16th-century Europe, likely in Italy.
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No. 333 · 10 Apr 2026
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