5 interesting facts about Beetroot

1. Beetroot is presumed to be native to Scandinavia.

2. The original beet roots were long and thin like carrots. The modern round beetroot is presumed to have appeared only after the 16^th century.

3. Russia is the world’s largest producer of beetroot followed by France.

4. Apart from being used as food, beetroot is commonly used as a coloring agent and as medicine.

5. Beetroot can also be used to make wine!