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Old 22-11-2008, 08:53 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Can sugar beet be eaten?

Chris ] wrote:

Can sugar beet be eaten?



Yes, but it's not particularly flavorful, since it's bred for nothing but
high sugar content. I've heard of throwing a hunk of sugar beet in the jar
when canning regular beets to add sweetness.



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