Beet Root Red

Beet Red is the color obtained from the red beetroot, the principal component of which is betanine. Beetroot red is available as a liquid, paste, or solid, depending upon the degree of processing. 

Beet red is used to color hard candies, yogurt, ice creams and frozen desserts, salad dressings, ready-made frostings, cake mixes, meat and meat substitutes, powdered drink mixes, gravy mixes, biscuit filling, marshmallow candies, fruit preparations, convenience foods, soft drinks, and gelatin desserts.