Şalgam, actually Şalgam Suyu ("turnip juice"), is a non-alcoholic, sour and spicy drink made from vegetables that is lightly salted. Although the term Şalgam literally means "turnip" in Turkish, this drink is not actually made from pure turnips. Black carrots, sometimes called red or purple carrots because of their appearance and variety, are the main ingredient, along with bulgur, yeast and salt.