Botanical Essence offers premium Beetroot Red Powder, a high-purity, water-soluble natural pigment derived from the root of Beta vulgaris. Known for its vibrant red-violet hue and excellent stability under typical food processing conditions, beetroot red (also called betanin or beet red) has become a preferred clean-label colorant for manufacturers, formulators, and brand owners seeking natural alternatives to synthetic dyes.
Product Overview
Beetroot Red Powder is obtained through a carefully controlled extraction, separation, concentration, and spray-drying process from edible red beet roots. The primary active compounds are betanin (red-violet betacyanin) and betaxanthin (yellow component). This natural pigment belongs to the betalain family and delivers a bright, stable red color in a wide range of applications while meeting growing consumer demand for plant-based, non-GMO, and additive-conscious ingredients.
Sourced from premium agricultural regions known for high betalain content, our beetroot extract undergoes stringent quality control at every stage to ensure batch-to-batch consistency, traceability, and compliance with international food safety standards.
Physicochemical Properties
Solubility
Beetroot Red Powder exhibits excellent solubility in water and aqueous solutions, making it ideal for beverage systems, dairy alternatives, and water-based formulations. It is insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol (anhydrous), acetone, chloroform, ether, and oils, which allows formulators to predict its behavior accurately in different matrices.
pH Stability
The color and stability of beetroot red are pH-dependent. It displays its brightest red-violet tone and highest stability within the pH range of 4.0–5.0. Between pH 3.0 and 7.0 — the typical range for most food and beverage products — the pigment remains stable with minimal color shift. Under strongly acidic (pH < 4.0) or alkaline (pH > 7.0) conditions, the hue gradually shifts toward purple. At pH values above 10.0, betanin converts to betaxanthin, resulting in a rapid change to yellow. This predictable behavior enables precise formulation planning.
Light Stability
Prolonged exposure to natural light can cause gradual fading in purely aqueous solutions. However, the pigment demonstrates significantly better stability in 50% ethanol-water systems. Studies show that exposure to 40W ultraviolet light for up to 10 hours results in only minimal loss, indicating strong resistance to UV degradation under typical processing and packaging conditions.
Thermal Stability
Beetroot red exhibits its best heat stability at approximately pH 4.5. Like most natural pigments, its thermal resistance decreases with rising temperature. To preserve color intensity and maximize extraction efficiency, processing temperatures are generally maintained around 25°C during initial extraction stages.
Effect of Metal Ions
Certain metal ions (especially iron, copper, manganese, and calcium) can catalyze the degradation of betanin and reduce color intensity. For this reason, Botanical Essence recommends the inclusion of appropriate chelating agents such as citric acid or EDTA in formulations where these metals may be present.
Compatibility with Food Additives
Beetroot Red Powder shows good compatibility with common additives including glucose, citric acid, and sodium benzoate, with negligible impact on color or stability. It is sensitive to strong oxidizing agents (e.g., hydrogen peroxide) and high concentrations of reducing agents (e.g., sodium nitrite), which should be avoided or carefully controlled. Vitamin C may accelerate degradation when used in high concentrations alongside the pigment; therefore, sequential addition or separate use is advised in complex formulations.
Key Functional Advantages
- Bright, vivid red-violet color with excellent tinctorial strength
- Clean-label, plant-derived colorant
- Good stability in acidic to neutral pH food systems
- Natural antioxidant and potential functional properties
- Versatile application across multiple product categories
- Consistent quality and traceable supply chain
Primary Applications
Beetroot Red Powder is widely used in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. Typical applications include:
- Beverages (fruit juices, soft drinks, energy drinks, and powdered drink mixes)
- Confectionery (candies, gummies, and jellies)
- Dairy and plant-based alternatives (yogurt, ice cream, desserts)
- Bakery products and baked goods
- Meat products and processed meats (particularly as a natural colorant and nitrite scavenger in sausages and hams)
- Functional foods and dietary supplements
- Natural cosmetics and personal care products
Its dual functionality as both a colorant and a natural antioxidant makes it especially valuable for health-oriented product development. Research indicates that betalains possess notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, supporting its use in premium functional beverages and dietary supplements.
Quality Specifications
| Items | Specifications | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Violet red powder | Complies |
| Color Value (E1%1cm 535nm) | ≥4 | 4.7 |
| pH | 4.0–6.0 | 3.78 |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤14.0% | 0.47% |
| Heavy Metals (As) | ≤1.0 ppm | <1.0 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤2.0 ppm | <2.0 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (Cd) | ≤1.0 ppm | <1.0 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000 cfu/g | <1000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100 cfu/g | <100 cfu/g |
| E. coli / Salmonella / Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies |
Analytical Method
Accurately weigh 0.1 g of sample (to 0.0002 g), dissolve and dilute to 100 mL with pH 5.4 sodium acetate buffer. Measure absorbance at 535 nm using a 1 cm cuvette against the buffer blank. Adjust dilution factor if absorbance falls outside the optimal 0.3–0.7 range.
Production Process
Beet Root → Pretreatment → Soaking/Extraction → Concentration → Filtration → Complexation Column Purification → Further Concentration → Spray Drying → Testing → Packaging
All production is conducted under HACCP, ISO, and GMP-compliant systems to guarantee product safety, purity, and consistency.
Stability & Safety
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions (cool, dry, light-protected room temperature). A detailed Stability Data Sheet is available upon request.
Safety: Recognized as safe for human consumption when used within established regulatory limits for natural food colorants.
Packaging & Storage
Standard packaging: 1 kg aluminum foil bag, 5 kg, 10 kg, or 25 kg fiber drums. Custom OEM packaging available upon request.
Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and oxidizing agents. Shelf life: 24 months under proper storage.
Why Choose Botanical Essence as Your Beetroot Red Supplier?
As a specialized manufacturer and global supplier of plant extracts and functional ingredients, Botanical Essence combines advanced extraction technology with rigorous quality management. Our clients include leading multinational companies in the nutrition, food & beverage, and cosmetic sectors. We provide not only consistent high-quality Beetroot Red Powder but also technical formulation support, regulatory documentation, and reliable long-term supply.
Whether you are a finished-product manufacturer, dietary supplement brand, food technologist, or international distributor, Botanical Essence delivers the purity, performance, and professionalism you need to succeed in today’s competitive natural-ingredient marketplace.
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Elevate your formulations with the vibrant power of nature — choose Beetroot Red Powder from Botanical Essence.
