Sliced Pickled Beets – Aunt Nellie's (2024)

FAQs

Is there a recall on Aunt Nellie's pickled beets? ›

one final recall. Seneca Foods Corporation is recalling Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets because of a “lack of acidulant.” This means that the beets were not properly pickled (acidified) and may present a risk of Clostridium botulinum poisoning. Botulism is an often fatal foodborne illness.

Aunt Nellie's Pickled Beets contain no fat, saturated fat or cholesterol; they are kosher and gluten-free.

Beetroot's antioxidants have been associated with a lower risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease and dementia, and with supporting liver and kidney health. A bitter-sweet result of the pickling process, however, is that small amounts of these antioxidants are lost.

Pickled beets are popular on salads or as a side or snack. These naturally sweet root veggies may have a number of health benefits, including improved digestion, physical performance, blood sugar levels, and heart health. However, you should avoid varieties with high levels of added salt or sugar.

The phytosterols, or plant sterols, present in beets, are structurally similar to cholesterol and can help to lower LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol. In the body, phytosterols compete with the cholesterol to decrease the amount of cholesterol absorbed and lower harmful LDL cholesterol.

This acidity slows down the process of decay and prolongs the lifespan, but it doesn't make fresh foods last forever. To enjoy them at their best and freshest, store your pickled beets in the refrigerator and plan to use them within a maximum of three months, or ideally within several weeks.

Canned and pickled beets likely contain high amounts of sodium, so if it's heart health you're after, these choices should be limited.

The oxalates found in beets can increase your uric acid level, meaning that too many beets can lead to gout. To avoid this, stick to no more than a single half-cup serving of beets per day.

Can you eat beets everyday? It's always best to follow a varied diet. Eating a small amount of beetroot every day is unlikely to do any harm, but a high intake could lead to low blood pressure, red or black urine and feces, and digestive problems for anyone with a sensitivity to the nutrients.

Beetroots help insulin resistance: Beetroot helps improve insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes and reduces blood sugar. Your body releases metabolites in the process of breaking down food or other substances. The high concentration of this metabolite (nitrate) in beetroot may reduce insulin resistance.

Which is better beets or pickled beets? ›

While beet nutrients like magnesium, potassium, and calcium, can still be found in pickled beets, their benefits can be better leveraged with fresh beets, frozen beets, or beetroot powder as these don't have added sucrose or salt.

Nutrient Deficiencies and Cravings

One possibility for craving beets is a deficiency in certain nutrients found in this root vegetable. For example, if you are low in iron, your body may send signals to your brain in the form of a craving for beets or other iron-rich foods.

More research is needed, but pickled beets may help prevent certain inflammatory diseases. The flavonoids found in pickled beets are powerful antioxidants that have been shown to reduce inflammation and help boost your immune system.

To keep beetroots red, you need to make sure the environment remains acidic. Otherwise, chemistry will do its thing, and the beets will turn brown.

A cloudy appearance or a white sediment may indicate the use of table salt rather than canning or pickling salt. Yeast develops and settles to the bottom of the jar. It may be a normal reaction during fermentation caused by bacteria. If the pickles are soft, they are spoiled from the yeast fermentation.

Even better, canned beets still have all of the health benefits of fresh beets. Nitrates, betalains, and other compounds in beets have been shown to positively affect cardiovascular health, cognition, and inflammation (via Consumer Reports).