Beetroot Red Pigment

Premium Beetroot Red Pigment – Natural Food-Grade Colorant for Clean Label Solutions

Shaanxi New Things Biotech delivers premium Beetroot Red Pigment (E162) extracted from Beta vulgaris L. roots using advanced supercritical extraction technology. Our 80-mesh deep red powder maintains betanin concentration between 0.4%-1.0%, providing exceptional color strength with maximum absorbance at 535nm. Certified under ISO 9001, HALAL, and KOSHER standards, this water-soluble natural colorant offers pH stability from 3.5-7.0, making it ideal for clean label formulations. With full traceability from cultivation to delivery and strict quality control using HPLC testing, we supply consistent, pure botanical pigments that meet international food safety requirements while supporting your formulation needs from 25kg trial batches to commercial-scale production.

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What Makes Our Beetroot Red Pigment Superior?

Choose our natural pigment solution and you get more than colour. It belongs to the betalain family, and its main component is betanin, a red-violet chromophore that provides bright colours without the use of artificial additions.

The extraction is such that the natural integrity of the pigment is maintained. Our cold-press method and molecular distillation preserve the bioactive ingredients but remove the earthy geosmin overtones that can detract from the flavour profiles in delicate applications.

The pigment has good solubility in water and shows colour stability over a wider pH range than anthocyanins. Our pigment remains reddish-purple as far as pH 7.0 vs. grape skin extracts that turn unpleasant blues over pH 4.5—solving key formulation hurdles in dairy and plant-based goods.

Your compositions have the advantage of requiring little dosage because of great tinctorial power. The high concentration of betanin means less product is needed to reach the desired intensity of colour, which makes it more cost-effective and meets clean label regulations.

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Technical Specifications

Applications Across Industries

Our natural colourant provides diversity in your product development. It replaces synthetic Red 40 in functional meals and beverages and provides antioxidant effects. It is used in fruit dishes, yoghurt, ice cream and plant-based meat alternatives for stable red-purple tones, that increase visual attractiveness.

This dual capability of giving colour and nutritional value to tablets, capsules and powdered formulations is appreciated by dietary supplement manufacturers. The natural source lends credibility to the marketing claims that appeal to health-conscious consumers.

Product is used in lip products, blushes and natural makeup lines by cosmetic formulators. The skin-friendly profile and anti-aging characteristics correspond with clean beauty trends while yet providing rich pigmentation.

Beverage producers notably value our pigment for sports drinks, flavoured waters and fruit juice blends. Thermal sensitivity necessitates cold-fill processing or late-stage addition, but the colour stability obtained makes the change in method worthwhile.

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Quality Assurance and Safety

We are happy to be certified as ISO 9001, KOSHER, and HALAL. These certifications demonstrate our dedication to quality. We will continue to pursue additional certifications so that we may provide higher quality and improved service to our customers.

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Packing and Delivery

Our standard packaging is 1 kg per bag or 25 kg per drum, but we can provide custom packaging for you if you need it.

We can ship your order by courier, air freight or sea freight depending on what works best for you. We also offer a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service if you need this service for your requirements.

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Our Factory

With more than a decade of experience, we have developed significant expertise in the manufacture of and supply of superior raw materials that are used in food products, health products, and cosmetic products. We have the experience to ensure that you are receiving the highest quality product along with a dependable source of supply.

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FAQ

Q: What is the advantage of beetroot pigment over synthetic colourants?

A: Natural origin substantiates clean label claims, but also offers antioxidant advantages. Although they are more expensive, plant-based alternatives are developing commercial value as consumers increasingly eschew chemical dyes.

Q: How does it work in high temperature processing?

A: Thermal sensitivity limits applications over 70 °C. Best results are obtained by cold-fill procedures or post-pasteurization addition. Some loss of colour happens with extended heating, however stabilisers may help retain the colour.

Q: Can other goods substitute for anthocyanins at neutral pH?

A: Yes. This is a major advantage. Despite the anthocyanins' colour degradation at pH > 4.5, the product retains stable red-purple colours up to pH 7.0, allowing its application in dairy and neutral beverages.

Q: What is the shelf-life?

A: Powder colour strength is stable for 24 months under proper storage conditions. Use reconstituted solutions within days unless stabilised. Longevity is greatly diminished by exposure to light and oxygen.

Q: Do you offer technical support for formulation?

A: Our R&D team offers application guidance including dosage recommendations, stability testing assistance, and compatibility evaluations with other ingredients. We work with customers through the product development process.

Contact Us for Your Natural Color Solution

Ready to enhance your formulations with premium Beetroot Red Pigment? Reach out to our technical team at newthingsbio@163.com for samples, customized specifications, or application support tailored to your project requirements.