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Red Beet Root Colour is obtained from Beet Juice extracted from the roots of the vegetable called Beta Vulgaris. The Pigment present in the beetroot is known asr betanin Beet Root Red gives a bright red to bluish red colour depending on application and pH. between four and five it is bright bluish-red, becoming blue-violet as the pH increases. Once the pH reaches alkaline levels betanin degrades by hydrolysis, resulting in a yellow-brown color. Beet Root Colour is sensitive to heat and prolonged heating at above 80-90 C will result in degradation of colour.
Product Forms Available – powder
• Water Soluble Powder –
• Recommended Dosage Level
• Between 0.01% to 0.1% depending on the required colour shade
Alternative Names: Betanin
E-Number: E162
Strength: 0.2-0.35 %
Form: Powder
Application: Beet red can be used to color hard candies, Products, Deserts, Ice-Creams, Soft Drinks, yogurt, 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.
Vinayak Ingredients India is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Beetroot Food Colour, for enquiries please contact us at the details mentioned below: [email protected]
Vinayak Ingredients (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. was established in 1977 as one of the first Menthol producers in India. Soon Vinayak Ingredients (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. ventured into the arena of food coloring and flavoring agents.