Beet Powder And Turmeric

Beet powder is made from dried, ground beets, a root vegetable. Turmeric powder comes from the dried, ground root of the turmeric plant. Both are used to add natural color to foods.

These powders are used as natural food colorings, providing red-violet (beet) and yellow-orange (turmeric) hues. They are found in a variety of products like snacks, baked goods, and beverages where manufacturers want to avoid artificial colors.

Beet powder and turmeric are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. Both are considered whole foods with potential health benefits, though specific health claims are not FDA-approved for their use as food additives. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated them, and EFSA has also reviewed turmeric's use as a flavoring. Evidence regarding their health effects at typical dietary intake levels is generally positive, with no major controversies.