Sugar beet is a root vegetable that is primarily grown for its high sugar content. It is a member of the chenopod family and is typically white or yellowish in color. Sugar beets are cultivated in temperate climates and are harvested in the fall. The sugar extracted from these beets is used to produce granulated sugar, molasses, and other sweeteners. The process of extracting sugar from sugar beets involves slicing the roots and soaking them in hot water to dissolve the sugar. The resulting liquid is then purified and concentrated to produce sugar. This crop is an important agricultural product in many countries, contributing significantly to the global sugar supply.