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Answer: Beet Juice Powder is not currently banned worldwide, but health agencies have flagged concerns. The FDA still allows it in US food. Risk level: low. Commonly found in: Chobani Strawberry Yogurt, Whole Foods 365 Ice Cream, Zico Coconut Water.
TL;DR: Beet Juice Powder is allowed in the EU but allowed in the US (color).
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Also called betanin. (E162) CAS 7659-95-2.
Other names: beetroot powder, E162, betanin, beet extract
| EU status | Allowed |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | low |
| Where it shows up | Chobani Strawberry Yogurt, Whole Foods 365 Ice Cream, Zico Coconut Water, Annie's Homegrown Fruit Snacks, Various smoothie products |
| CAS number | 7659-95-2 |
Beet juice powder is a deep red-purple colorant extracted from red beets (Beta vulgaris), dried to a concentrated powder. The active pigment is betanin (betalain). It provides natural red-to-pink coloring and also contains antioxidant compounds. It is heat-sensitive and may fade during high-temperature processing.
Provides natural red-to-pink coloring in yogurt, ice cream, frozen desserts, and beverages; preferred by consumers seeking natural alternatives to synthetic dyes.
Generally recognized as safe with no significant toxicological concerns. Consuming beet products can cause beeturia (red/pink urine) and red-tinted stools, which is harmless but may alarm those unaware. Beets are high in oxalates, which could be a concern for individuals with kidney stones (calcium oxalate type) when consuming extremely large quantities of beet concentrate. At normal food coloring use levels, no adverse effects have been identified.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Beet Juice Powderwith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
Red radish extract, black carrot extract, and elderberry juice provide alternative natural red-pink colorants.
Yes. It is a natural colorant with an excellent safety record.
Yes — this is a harmless phenomenon called beeturia that occurs in some individuals.
Yes, it is entirely plant-derived.
No. It is a natural pigment (betanin) derived from red beets, compared to synthetic Red 40 or Red 3.
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