What is Red Beet Powder (Betanin) (E 162)?
Red Beet Powder (Betanin) is a natural food colorant used to give red color to foods or to restore their color. It is defined under the code E 162 in the Turkish Food Codex.
Where is Red Beet Powder (Betanin) Used?
It is used for coloring in food categories permitted by regulations. For permitted categories and maximum amounts, please refer to the table below.
Pharmaceutical / Food Industry Use
- Used in the food industry and dietary supplements as a natural colorant.
- The lake/powder form can be used in supplement products and coatings, in accordance with product specifications.
- If the product specification includes the terms USP, NF, or Ph.Eur, the product's compliance with pharmaceutical standards is verified according to these standards.
- There is no ban on use in dietary supplements; it can be used within the limits established for foods.
In Which Foods and at What Levels is Red Beet Powder (Betanin) Used? — Legal Limits (Turkish Food Codex)
Beetroot red (betanin) is a natural colorant; it is used in many food categories at quantum satis (without a specific numerical limit, within the limits of good manufacturing practice).
| Food category | Maximum amount | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Processed red fruits | quantum satis | — |
| Vegetables (except olives) | quantum satis | — |
| Seaweed-based fish roe analogs | quantum satis | — |
Note: "quantum satis" means use as required by good manufacturing practice without a specific numerical upper limit. In Group III colorants, the total amount must not exceed the combined maximum established for the group.
E-Number, Color, and Technical Properties
- E code: E 162 · Color: red
- Forms: powder
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test Period
For our products, the recommended re-test period is 3 years; for some manufacturers, it may extend up to 5 years and varies depending on the manufacturer. The CoA / specification document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact re-test date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA and pharmaceutical (USP/NF/Ph.Eur) compliance information, as well as supply conditions for Red Beet Powder (Betanin) (E 162).