chiefly British
: a beet grown for its edible usually red root
also
: the root
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Produce is always sourced locally where possible so expect ingredients such as fennel, shallots, zucchini flowers, goat cheese, beetroots, and walnuts amongst starters, and cod, halibut, lamb, beef and, of course, trout, amongst main courses.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Research shows that beetroot nitrates and hibiscus tea may modestly lower systolic blood pressure when consumed regularly.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
What’s known about beetroot and spirulina extract The petition that raised beetroot red for the FDA’s consideration was submitted in November 2023 by Phytolon, a natural colors manufacturer based in Israel.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
This is thanks to Manucurist’s nourishing formula, which includes antioxidant-rich beetroot extract, exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), and strengthening hexanal to prevent breakage.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Research shows that beetroot nitrates and hibiscus tea may modestly lower systolic blood pressure when consumed regularly.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
What’s known about beetroot and spirulina extract The petition that raised beetroot red for the FDA’s consideration was submitted in November 2023 by Phytolon, a natural colors manufacturer based in Israel.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
This is thanks to Manucurist’s nourishing formula, which includes antioxidant-rich beetroot extract, exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), and strengthening hexanal to prevent breakage.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Beetroot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beetroot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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