What are natural food colorants or natural food color?

Natural Food Colors are extracted from natural sources such as vegetable or fruit instead of chemically synthesized. Examples of sources of the natural food color are: paprika, pumpkin, carrot, cabbage, beetroot, turmeric, annatto, spirulina, tomato, radish, purple sweet potato, elderberry. After harvest, those vegetables or fruit will be processed to extract colors components, concentrated and de-flavored.

Is liquid or powder natural food coloring better?

Both liquid and powder natural food color are good. Depending on application, the food manufacturer may prefer different types of natural food color. Normally beverage applications prefer liquid natural food color, while other applications prefer powder form. Powder natural food colors are easier to store and transport, and the cost of transportation is normally lower. The liquid natural food color will be easier to use in some applications.

Can you buy all natural food coloring?

Yes, FoodRGB natural food colors cover most of the application and a large range of colors. FoodRGB researchers develop more than 30 new formulas upon requests of our customers. We helped lots of customers convert from synthetic color to natural food color.

What can I use for natural food coloring?

The natural food color can be used in almost all food products such as candy, chocolates, beverages, cakes, cookies. The usage of natural food color is more complex than synthetic color though. Technical support on formula colors, usage of natural colors becomes essential. FoodRGB provides best efforts to support customers on how to use natural food color.

What food coloring makes blue?

The natural blue color for food has several choices: spirulina, gardenia, huito, and Anthocyanin. Each blue color has pros and cons. The best choice depends on the application.

Is carotene a food Coloring?

Beta-carotene is a natural food color. Beta-carotene is widely used in beverages and other products.

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Beetroot Red

Name: Beetroot - Natural Food Color
Brand: FoodRGB
Rating: 4.9 (130 reviews)

Pigment

Betanin

Certificates

pH

Light Stable, Good to pH 3.0 - 8.0

Approved Countries

Global

Products

Color Swatches

Applications

Description

FoodRGB®’s Beetroot Red extract is available as a liquid or powder natural food color so that it can be incorporated into both water and oil-based solutions. Beetroot Red extracts have consistent hues that range from red to fuchsia with varying depths of light pink to vibrant red. Beetroot Red does not have an odor, it is light stable and works best in a pH range of 3.0 through 8.0.

While most standard Beetroot extracts are not heat stable, FoodRGB®’s special version of Beetroot has a stronger heat stability than others. Our enhanced option expands formulation flexibility while maintaining the naturally derived, clean-label appeal of beetroot-based color solutions.

The beetroot is the taproot portion of a beet plant, usually known in Canada and the USA as beets while the vegetable is referred to as beetroot in British English, and also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet. It is one of several cultivated varieties of Beta vulgaris grown for their edible taproots and leaves (called beet greens); they have been classified as B. vulgaris subsp. vulgaris 'Conditiva' Group. - Quoted from Wiki.

FoodRGB® is a manufacturer and supplier of Beetroot Red Extract and has wholesale red food coloring options for any size operation. Our Beetroot Red Extract is an excellent natural alternative for Synthetic Red 3, and Red 40 colors. Beetroot can be used in many applications including beverages, confectionery, savory, fruit preparation and many more types of foods and specialty products. Contact FoodRGB® today to get your next food project started.

Beetroot Red FAQs

What is Beetroot Red food color?

Beetroot Red food color is a powdered extract that enhances the color of a food product that has been processed.

Is Beetroot Red used in food coloring?

Yes, Beetroot Red is used in food coloring. The Betanin colorant is extracted using a specialized process.

Is Beetroot Red heat stable?

FoodRGB® has a special version of Beetroot Red that has improved heat stability versus other Beetroot colors. The Beetroot Red color is best between the pH of 3.0 – 8.0.

Which foods use Beetroot Red food coloring?

Many types of food use Beetroot Red natural food coloring. FoodRGB®’s Beetroot Red natural food coloring can be used in beverages, chocolates, confectionery, ice creams, seasonings, baked goods & snacks, meats & poultry, instant meals, frozen foods, fruit preparation, jelly, sausage, surimi, popcorn, plant based meat, and many more. Beetroot Red can also replace Red 40, and Red 3 in certain applications.

Is Beetroot Red natural food coloring water soluble?

Yes, Beetroot Red is water soluble. FoodRGB® can create custom formulations for concentrated liquid and powdered Beetroot Red.