Ingredient

From Beets

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Betanin is used as a natural red food coloring. It provides vibrant red to …

What it is

Betanin is the primary red pigment found in beets. It is extracted from sugar beets (Beta vulgaris) through a process of washing, chopping, and pressing the beets to release their juice, followed by purification and drying of the pigment.

Why it's used

Betanin is used as a natural red food coloring. It provides vibrant red to pink hues and is often found in candies, desserts, beverages, and dairy products where a natural colorant is desired.

Health notes

Betanin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food coloring. It is considered safe at typical consumption levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated betanin and found no safety concerns.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing From Beets

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T-SUGARS All Natural Finely Powdered Gourmet Sugar Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar 500kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Peach Rings Candy Candy 302kcal 4.7Protein 0Fat 72.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Peach Rings Candy, Peach Rings Candy 300kcal 5Protein —Fat 72.5Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Peach Rings Candies, Peach Rings Candy 300kcal 5Protein 0Fat 72.5Carbs RB. Confections, Lc. Gummi Albunnies Candy 325kcal 5Protein 5Fat 75Carbs RB. Confections, Lc. Peach Rings Candy 300kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 73.3Carbs RB. Confections, Lc. Sour Mini Neon Worms Candy 300kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 73.3Carbs Turtle Island Foods, Inc. Tofurky, Pepp'Roni Deli Slice, Pepprony Other Meats 214kcal 25Protein 1.8Fat 21.4Carbs Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Albanese, Sour Mini Neon Gummi Worms, Orange, Cherry, Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Lemon Candy 325kcal 5Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Gummi Bears, Cherry, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon, Orange, Green Apple, Watermelon, Pink Grapefruit, Lime, Blue Raspberry, Grape Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Gummi Bears, Cherry, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon, Orange, Green Apple, Watermelon, Pink Grapefruit, Lime, Blue Raspberry, Grape Candy 325kcal 5Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Mini Gummi Butterflies, Cherry, Green Apple, Strawberry, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Orange Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Mini Gummi Butterflies, Cherry, Green Apple, Strawberry, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Orange Candy 325kcal 5Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Mini Gummi Worms, Cherry, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon, Orange, Green Apple, Watermelon, Pink Grapefruit, Lime, Blue Raspberry, Grape Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Mini Gummi Worms, Cherry, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon, Orange, Green Apple, Watermelon, Pink Grapefruit, Lime, Blue Raspberry, Grape Candy 300kcal 5Protein 0Fat 70Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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