Beetroot starter powder – classic beetroot flavour in a simple, convenient form. Prepare homemade beetroot starter without measuring individual ingredients!


Beetroot starter powder is a ready-to-use starter mix for preparing homemade beetroot ferment with a deep colour and a distinctive, traditional flavour. The mix contains as much as 93% dried red beetroot, complemented by dried rye starter and acerola fruit extract. The carefully selected proportions make it easier for the fermentation process to develop properly, so preparing homemade beetroot starter is simple and convenient.


  • Polish beetroot – the mix is based on high-quality dried red beetroot, which gives the starter its characteristic flavour, aroma and intense beetroot colour.
  • Classic character – the simple combination of ingredients creates a starter with the traditional, distinctive flavour of fermented beetroot.
  • Simple, easy preparation – the carefully measured ingredients in a single sachet let you prepare the starter without having to measure beetroot, celery, carrot, garlic or starter culture yourself.
  • Superfood with acerola – acerola fruit extract adds natural vitamin support.


You will need:

  • 1 sachet of mix – 33 g
  • 1 l boiled water at a temperature of 35 - 40°C
  • 1 level tablespoon of salt
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 6 allspice berries
  • a large glass jar or stoneware vessel


Step-by-step preparation:

  1. Prepare the vessel. Wash the jar or stoneware vessel thoroughly and scald it with boiling water.
  2. Prepare the spices. Pour boiling water over the bay leaves and allspice berries.
  3. Pour the contents of the sachet into the prepared vessel, add 1 level tablespoon of salt and 1 l of warm, boiled water (at a temperature of 35 - 40°C). Mix thoroughly.
  4. Cover the vessel with cheesecloth and leave it in a dark place at room temperature for 5 days.


Tip: if you would like to soften the flavour slightly, you can add about half a teaspoon of sugar or honey.


Storage conditions: store in a dry place. Once prepared, keep the beetroot starter in the refrigerator and consume within 7 days.


Ingredients: dried red beetroot 93%, powdered rye starter (ground rye products, barley malt extract, starter cultures), acerola fruit extract.

May contain: other cereals containing gluten, sesame seeds, celery, mustard, sulphur dioxide, peanuts and soya.


Net weight: 33 g


Classic beetroot starter is ideal for anyone who enjoys the distinctive flavour of fermented beetroot and wants to prepare it at home with ease. You can drink the finished starter on its own, use it as a base for beetroot soup or add it to other homemade dishes.


Try the other flavours too:

  • with apple
  • with apple and chilli
  • with celery and carrot