Can You Freeze Beetroot Dip?

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Earthy, vibrant and loaded with goodness, beetroot dip is a perfect alternative to hummus but you often don’t need a lot of the stuff. So, what is the best way to keep those leftovers from turning bad?

How to Freeze Beetroot Dip

Freezing beetroot dip isn’t as simple as it might first appear to be. Were you to just toss a tub of it in the freezer, you’ll end up with a grainy, freezer-burnt dip in a split container. Instead, stick to these 4 steps:

1. Portion Out: It’s important to freeze pretty small amounts, as that will allow you to avoid air bubbles in the centre of the dip. It also means you can defrost what you need when you need it. So, pop individual portions of dip into small Tupperware tubs.
2. Leave Room: Leaving a little headroom is wise, as any water-based liquid (including pastes) can expand when frozen. Before you seal the containers up, make sure you’ve left a little room for the dip to expand.
3. Seal: Beetroot dip can oxidize on the top layer, especially if your recipe contains a lot of beans. To ensure that this doesn’t take place, check the lid on each of the containers is sealed well.
4. Freeze: Finally, write a clear label on the outside of each container so you know what’s inside before popping them in the freezer.

3 Tips for Freezing Beetroot Dip

Now you know how to freeze it, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing beetroot dip to have the best results:

The Colour Will Fade
The colouring compounds within beetroot are exceptionally potent, leading to that iconic vibrant purple colour. However, over time in the freezer, that colour may begin to fade a little. Do expect it to decrease in intensity just a little. 

The Flavour Will Lack Intensity
A lot of the flavour in many dips is a combination of acidity (from vinegar or lemon juice) and garlic. Both of these ingredients can lose some of their flavour compounds in the freezer, which means that their final taste can be a little less intense than you remember. So, add a dash of lemon juice after thawing to pep it up! 

Reblend After Thawing
Depending upon the recipe that you used, you might be dealing with a dip that separates after thawing. If this is the case, you can bring the dip back together quite well by simply blending it once more.

How Long Can You Freeze Beetroot Dip?

You can freeze beetroot dip for up to 3 months without it losing much in the way of quality. The intense flavour and colour will maintain well over that short time period.

After this 3-month period, the dip will be safe to eat, it just won’t be quite as tasty.

How Do You Defrost Beetroot Dip?

The easiest way to defrost beetroot dip is to use your fridge.

Transfer the tub of beetroot dip from your freezer to your fridge, and allow it to sit there on a tea towel or kitchen paper overnight, where any condensation will be absorbed into the towel easily.

Using the microwave to defrost beetroot dip isn’t a good idea. You can heat it up too much, resulting in a watery dip.

Can You Refreeze Beetroot Dip?

Yes, you can refreeze beetroot dip! It actually refreezes quite well, since any water content within the dip is absorbed into molecules within the dip itself.

You might not be able to refreeze your beetroot dip if it contains dairy products such as sour cream or creme fraiche – dairy cannot be refrozen as it contains some bacteria that grow once thawed and can lead to food poisoning and cross-contamination.

Does Beetroot Dip Freeze Well?

Yes, beetroot dip does freeze well.

The main reason for this is that the dip is quite thick, meaning that there is very little in the way of air or water to damage the beetroot dip as it freezes.

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