rebeccad
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Post by rebeccad on May 17, 2016 8:54:23 GMT -8
Okay, I took one for the team, and tried the new dried beet chips at Trader Joe's. Now, some of you will have noticed that I actually like beets. I like them plain, boiled, nothing fancy. Since these are nothing but beets, I thought I might like them, and they'd be a nice way to get some extra nutrients on the trail. Wrong. They have the nutrients, but I didn't like them and they aren't nice. They actually had a very beet-like flavor...at first. But there is an aftertaste I find in almost all dried veggies/veggie chips that is very off-putting, and these had it, in spades. IF you like kale chips and dried seaweed (and beets) you will like these. Otherwise, probably not. The one thing I didn't get to test (because I was just sampling them in the store) was how they'd reconstitute. Many veggies that I won't eat crunchy do well that way (TJ's sells dried broccoli which I add to recipes but won't nosh straight from the bag). The beets might do well that way, as the bits stuck in my teeth rapidly gained the right texture (I know, TMI! but sticking in my teeth is another reason I wouldn't just snack on these). So there it is. If you like beets and kale chips, ask in your store to sample these, because you might like them too! They are certainly light enough for backpacking, low sodium, and high in fiber and potassium.
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BigLoad
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Beets
May 17, 2016 10:18:46 GMT -8
Post by BigLoad on May 17, 2016 10:18:46 GMT -8
You're a brave woman.
I would only eat beets if I were into my second week of hiking and starting to wonder if I could digest tree bark or sphagnum moss.
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Beets
May 17, 2016 12:51:52 GMT -8
Post by drilldaddyo on May 17, 2016 12:51:52 GMT -8
Interesting product. My parents love beets and I think I'll buy some for them to try. I had an episode of beeturia some time ago.... a little distressing at first. I think I'll skip this snack
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sarbar
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Post by sarbar on May 17, 2016 14:14:24 GMT -8
I loved beets until the infamous beet burgers I made one time for dinner. My husband stills rags on me for that one. LOL. Worst. Gas. Ever.
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tomas
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Beets
May 17, 2016 16:06:31 GMT -8
Post by tomas on May 17, 2016 16:06:31 GMT -8
I'm genetically inclined to love beets and I do. But as a chip? Nope.
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rebeccad
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May 17, 2016 16:39:31 GMT -8
Post by rebeccad on May 17, 2016 16:39:31 GMT -8
found a new brand of shrimp chips. Damn bag didn't last long. Clearly some different taste buds from mine. I hate shrimp chips.
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