CHEF'S DREAM

Technical profile of 'Mechta Kulinara' beet

The breeding program by 'Vashe Khozyaystvo' focuses on the requirements of the processing sector and long-term storage logistics. This table beet variety is the result of systematic selection for root uniformity and pigment intensity.

Biological and morphological features

• Shape engineering: The round configuration of the root minimizes waste during industrial peeling, ensuring a high yield coefficient for the final product.
• Pigmentation: The deep dark-red flesh color is driven by a high betanin concentration. This is a critical factor for juice, puree, and canned snack production, where color aesthetics are paramount.
• Vegetation cycle: A maturation period of 60–70 days classifies this as a mid-early variety, allowing for seamless integration into intensive crop rotations and timely harvests.

Practical application

The engineered approach to the 'Mechta Kulinara' development has achieved high root tissue density. This directly influences storability: the variety is resistant to turgor loss when stored in controlled atmosphere environments or specialized vegetable warehouses. The dense structure also ensures integrity during heat treatment, making this variety an optimal raw material for pre-cut convenience foods (diced or julienned).