BC INTERIOR DRY BELT BEETS Availability: BC Interior Dry Belt Beets are available July through April. Selection: Look for small to medium-sized beets. The exterior may be slightly rough, but it should be uniformly dry and tight. The outer skin should be smooth, with a dry nap like suede. Beets are topped to prevent dehydration Grades: Canada No. 1 Well shaped, smooth and clean diameter 1¼" - 3" (3.2 - 7.6 cm)   Canada No. 2 Not seriously deformed, minimum diameter 1¼" (3.2 cm), no maximum diameter Care & Storage: Store at 32°F (0°C) with relative humidity of 90-95%, sprinkle beets lightly to help maintain freshness Beet Trivia: Beets were cultivated in prehistoric times for their leaves. The early Romans ate the tops, reserving the roots for medicinal purposes Measurement: ½ lb. raw beets = 11/3 cups cooked, sliced beets   NUTRITION INFORMATION BC Beets per 68 g serving (½ cup/125 mL) Energy 30 cal Protein 1.0 g Fat 0.1 g Carbohydrates 6.8 g Dietary Fibre 0.7 g Sodium 49 mg Potassium 220 mg Nutritional Information provided by: Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Encyclopedia Fresh for Flavour Foundation, 1991.