Are these beets still edible?
I boiled some beets last weekend but then had to travel unexpectedly. They have been in the fridge in a container. They have some light purple watery droplets on them now. Are they still edible? Here is a photo:
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It's a vegetable. When you cooked it you damaged the cell walls and the juice is leaking out.
I think this picture only seems unusual because of the beets' color. If these were carrots there wouldn't be a question because, of course, the juice would be less startling.
If these beets haven't started to mold or ferment- and you'd know it from the smell- then they are fine.
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Changes in texture. Fresh beets are very firm to the touch (I always check beets for firmness when buying). When they start to get a bit softer, you should use them within a day or two, tops. If the beets are limp, mushy, or soft, it's time for them to go.When should you throw out beets?
Discard your beets if:- There's mold or any fuzziness in cooked beets. I'm pretty sure that's self-explanatory.
- Cooked beets sit in the fridge for more than 5 days. Leftovers don't last forever. ...
- Fresh beets start to rot or go moldy. ...
- They're soft, shriveled, or the skin is super wrinkly.
Can beets be poisonous?
In most cases, beet poisoning symptoms and other side effects only occur if you consume the root vegetable inappropriately. As a recap, you should: Avoid eating raw beets as it may trigger food poisoning.Are overgrown beets edible?
If you already have large woody beets, don't throw them out! They can still be sliced thinly and cooked, or you can blend them and still use them in soups or smoothies. Even if you still don't want to eat them, the leafy beet tops are perfectly edible as salad greens, in stir fries, or as a substitute for spinach.Are Sugar Beets Edible?
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I've eaten beats that had a similar appearance with no ill effects. Let your nose tell you, as BaffledCook mentions, "if it smells like a beet", eat it.
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