Beet root is a popular root crop grown for its fleshy roots which are used as cooked vegetable, salad and for pickling and canning. Young plants along with tender leaves are also used as pot herbs. It is commonly called as chukandar is essentially a cool season vegetable crop eaten all over the world. It has high concentration of biologically active ingredients like betalanin, inorganic nitrates, polyphenols and folates as well as minerals and fiber also found in beets in good amounts. The interest in red beetroot's effects on human health has exploded during the past few decades. Beetroot in its freshest form is typically eaten in salads. The first data on the effects of red beet juice on iron metabolism. The plant is crucial in the treatment of various ailments because of its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. It is useful as a natural colourant in the textile industry and as a source of medicinal herbs. The roots and leaves of the beet are popular for consumption.