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Barbabietola di Chioggia

Chioggia beet

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The story

What you're tasting

Chioggia beet (Barbabietola di Chioggia) is a celebrated root vegetable from Veneto.

Cultivated in the fertile lands of Veneto, this variety has been a staple of local agriculture for generations. Its unique characteristics are a result of the specific terroir and traditional farming methods of the area.

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Know it

Before you buy

Tasting
Earthy and sweet, with a dense texture that holds up well to cooking.
Season
Autumn/Winter
Keep it
Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. Do not refrigerate unless cut.

The making

How it's made

Grown in Veneto and harvested in Autumn/Winter.

A staple of Italian regional cuisine, used in traditional family recipes passed down through generations.

Where it's from

The land behind it

  1. RegionVeneto

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