How To Make Beetroot Powder
Others use it to naturally sweeten while receiving the benefits of its added nutrients. In the natural communities, though, it has become popular due to its beautiful color. Not only can you use it as a natural food coloring, but you can also grind it into a really fine powder that can be used in homemade natural cosmetics.
A couple of years ago I wanted to do just that. I was looking to make some natural blush with beetroot powder, but couldn’t find any at any local stores. Unfortunately things didn’t go as well as I had planned. First of all the beetroot powder that I bought wasn’t ground very finely, and it didn’t stick to my face when trying to use it as a blush.
When trying to use it in lipglosses and the like, it only made a gritty mess! I gave upon the idea for a while and hid it all away in my cabinet for a couple of months. Fast forward a few months, I decided that I wanted to try to dye fabric with it. I went to my cabinet, and was disappointed when I saw that my pretty fuchsia beetroot powder had turned an ugly shade of brown!
I decided that, after having made several types of flour from fruits like carob and coconut, that I could use the same procedure for making my own beetroot powder. No more spending exhorbitant shipping costs or having to buy in bulk. It’s easy to make just the amount you need, when you need it, and have fresh beetroot powder available for your projects and recipes.
It also has several other advantages. You can choose which beets you want to use, whether it be organic or fresh from your own garden, so you know exactly what you are using. You can also dehydrate beetroot chips, which tend to stay bright pink for longer, and wait to grind the up until you need them.
I find that when exposed to the air, beetroot powder eventually turns brown, especially if there is any humidity where you have stored it. When well sealed, it will last longer, but if you only grind up as much as you’ll need for several weeks at a time,you can ensure that you’re always using fresh powder. 1. Wash and peel fresh beet roots and slice thinly. You can use a food processor to thinly and evenly slice the beetroot quickly.
2. Dry the slices in a food dehydrator, a convection oven on low heat, or in the sun covered with a net to keep insects from touching them. 3. You can now eat or store your homemade beetroot chips. 4. When you want to make fresh beetroot powder, take a few dried beetroot chips and grind them up finely in a powerful food processor, or in a coffe grinder like I do. 6. Store the beetroot powder in an airtight container if possible to keep it fresher for longer.
Let the cream set up for several hours before use. This calendula cream is so amazingly rich and luscious! It is better than any lotion that I’ve tried, plus it’s so nice to know that it has beneficial herbs and none of the crap that might be in the store bought stuff. Makes me feel better!
One thing is for sure, this calendula cream smells absolutely wonderful! This is definitely a recipe that I will make again and again. It’s super easy to make and is great for the skin. Now that I’ve started on the path of making my own herbal remedies and natural healing products I really don’t see any reason to spend the money on buying these sorts of things. Time to start making them yourself!
