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Borshch and hogweed
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AI-generated bowl of Ukrainian beet borshch, illustrative food scene. Origin: OpenAI image generation, 2026-10-25.
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The name borshch is connected to hogweed, a plant once used in sour soups. Recipes changed over time, and beet became an important ingredient in Ukrainian borshch. The historical name does not mean that modern borshch must contain hogweed.

