Beet Root Powder Cert. Organic (Beta vulgaris rubra) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Beet root is a nutritious food additive, and safe for the pregnant. A favorite ingredient in many nutri-smoothie recipes. Beet powder is used in pasta and tomato-based sauces, such as spaghetti and barbecue; in dry gravy mixes and sauces; salad dressings; meat, fish, and poultry coatings, and cakes. Beet root is hepatoprotective. In animals tests the it has been used effectively to keep fat from depositing in the liver. This is probably due to the herb's concentration of betaine. In Indian medicine it is used for coughs and infections. This powder is plum in color, and can be used to dye soaps a wonderful, earthen, deep yellow (yes, yellow) color. Lipstick: Beet root powder 100% vegetable glycerin Combine 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin and 1 tsp. beet root powder in a saucer. Stir until perfectly smooth. Then add ½ tsp. of vitamin E oil. Very thick olive oil can be substituted. Apply liberally with your finger or a lipstick brush. Do not purse or rub your lips together after application. Chocolate Beet Root Cake: http://www.chocoholic.com/chocoholic/recipes/0402rcp.html: Cake: 2 ½ sticks (10 ounces) or 350 grams of unsalted butter 2 ½ cups or 440 grams of organic (also called natural, or raw) sugar, NOT regular white sugar. 4 eggs 2 ½ cups or 375 grams of flour 2/3 cups or 50 grams of good-quality cocoa powder 2 teaspoons of baking soda 2 cups (16 ounces) Beet Root Powder Optional Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing for the cake: 4 ounces or 125 grams of cream cheese 1 stick (4 ounces) or 125 grams of butter 2 cups or 300 grams of confectioners (powdered) sugar 2/3 cup or 50 grams of good-quality cocoa powder Directions Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. or 180 degrees c. Have some large bowls ready, as you will need to begin the recipe by keeping the ingredients separated; then you will combine them in a large bowl. Cream the butter and sugar together until well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add Beet Root Powder, and mix well. Sift the flour, cocoa, and baking soda together until well mixed. Mix these dry ingredients into the wet. You will need a large bowl. Combine well, beat until smooth. Pour the batter into a greased 9 inch (or 20 centimeter) spring-form cake pan. You may also use a bundt-style pan or a large loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 f (or 180 c). Test with a wooden skewer or toothpick to see if done. Cool. Optional Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing for the cake: Mix all the ingredients together, beat until smooth and creamy. Liberally cover top and sides of cake. Grieve classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The root contains about a tenth portion of pure sugar, which is one of the glucoses or fruit sugars and is very wholesome. It is softer than cane sugar and does not crystallize as well as the latter. There is a treacle principle in it, but th