Candy Stripe Beetroot

Name: Candy Stripe Beetroot
Brand: LE MARCHE
SKU: CANDYB500
Price: 3.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

£3.50

Net: 500g Chioggia variety — concentric pink and white rings Best served raw or gently roasted to preserve the pattern

The Chioggia variety — dark-skinned on the outside, concentric pink and white rings through the centre. Sweeter and milder than purple beetroot, with a clean crunch when raw. Slice thinly to show the pattern; avoid boiling, which destroys it.

£3.50

Candy stripe beetroot (Beta vulgaris) — the Chioggia variety, named after the fishing town near Venice where it originated. Cut one open and the reason for growing it becomes immediately obvious: concentric rings of pink and white that run through the entire root, as vivid as a bullseye. The exterior looks like any other beetroot — rough, dark-skinned, unassuming — but the interior is something else entirely.

The flavour is milder and sweeter than standard purple beetroot, without the heavy earthiness that divides opinion. This makes it more versatile in the kitchen, particularly raw, where the sweetness and crunch come through cleanly. The rings are the selling point, and they dictate how you should cook it. Boiling destroys the pattern — the colours bleed and merge into a uniform pink. To keep the contrast, slice thinly and serve raw, or roast gently whole in foil so the heat is indirect and even. A mandoline and a sharp eye are the best tools for this beetroot: thin, even slices arranged on a plate show the rings at their most dramatic.

Origin: United Kingdom

Ingredients: Candy stripe beetroot (Beta vulgaris)

Storage: Store in the fridge in a paper bag or loosely wrapped. Remove any leafy tops first — they draw moisture from the root. The beetroot will keep for a week or more.

Wash the beetroot and trim the tops, leaving about 1cm of stalk attached. Do not peel before cooking — the skin protects the flesh and peels away easily afterwards.

To serve raw: peel with a vegetable peeler, then slice as thinly as possible on a mandoline. Dress with good olive oil, a squeeze of lemon or orange juice, flaky salt and a scattering of fresh herbs. The raw slices have a clean crunch and show the rings at their sharpest.

To roast: wrap each beetroot individually in foil with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast at 180°C for 45–60 minutes depending on size, until a skewer passes through with little resistance. Unwrap, allow to cool slightly, then slip off the skins and slice. The rings will be softer in colour but still visible.

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Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here

Description

Candy stripe beetroot (Beta vulgaris) — the Chioggia variety, named after the fishing town near Venice where it originated. Cut one open and the reason for growing it becomes immediately obvious: concentric rings of pink and white that run through the entire root, as vivid as a bullseye. The exterior looks like any other beetroot — rough, dark-skinned, unassuming — but the interior is something else entirely.

The flavour is milder and sweeter than standard purple beetroot, without the heavy earthiness that divides opinion. This makes it more versatile in the kitchen, particularly raw, where the sweetness and crunch come through cleanly. The rings are the selling point, and they dictate how you should cook it. Boiling destroys the pattern — the colours bleed and merge into a uniform pink. To keep the contrast, slice thinly and serve raw, or roast gently whole in foil so the heat is indirect and even. A mandoline and a sharp eye are the best tools for this beetroot: thin, even slices arranged on a plate show the rings at their most dramatic.

Origin: United Kingdom

Ingredients: Candy stripe beetroot (Beta vulgaris)

Storage: Store in the fridge in a paper bag or loosely wrapped. Remove any leafy tops first — they draw moisture from the root. The beetroot will keep for a week or more.

Preparation / Cooking

Wash the beetroot and trim the tops, leaving about 1cm of stalk attached. Do not peel before cooking — the skin protects the flesh and peels away easily afterwards.

To serve raw: peel with a vegetable peeler, then slice as thinly as possible on a mandoline. Dress with good olive oil, a squeeze of lemon or orange juice, flaky salt and a scattering of fresh herbs. The raw slices have a clean crunch and show the rings at their sharpest.

To roast: wrap each beetroot individually in foil with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast at 180°C for 45–60 minutes depending on size, until a skewer passes through with little resistance. Unwrap, allow to cool slightly, then slip off the skins and slice. The rings will be softer in colour but still visible.

Delivery

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here

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