Beetroot
minecraft:beetrootBeetroot is a common food and dye ingredient harvested from mature beetroot crops in villages or grown from beetroot seeds. Eaten directly it restores a modest 1 hunger point, but six can be crafted with a bowl into far more filling beetroot soup. It also breeds pigs, makes villagers willing to breed, and can be crafted into red dye.
FAQ
How do I obtain beetroots?
Harvest fully grown beetroot crop blocks found in villages or grown from seeds. Each plant drops 1-2 beetroots plus 1-4 seeds, and Fortune III raises the average seed yield.
What are beetroots used for?
They can be eaten, crafted into beetroot soup, used to breed pigs and encourage villager breeding, converted into red dye, or composted with a 65% chance to raise the compost level.
Can I eat beetroots at full hunger?
No, beetroots are not always consumable and cannot be eaten while your hunger bar is completely full.
When were beetroots added to Minecraft?
Beetroots were first announced in November 2013 for Pocket Edition v0.8.0 and later added to Java Edition in version 1.9 with snapshot 15w31a.