Beetroot Red
CAS 7659-95-2; 89957-88-0; 89957-89-1 EC 231-628-5; 289-609-2; 289-610-8
Beetroot Red is a colour additive obtained as an aqueous extract of the roots of red beets and contains betanine as the principal pigment.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Beetroot Red is a colour additive obtained as an aqueous extract of the roots of red beets and contains betanine as the principal pigment.
Purpose
Function
Colorant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
colorant
Verdict
Susceptible to pH-dependent degradation (stable pH 4–6); heat-labile above 50°C; may discolor at alkaline pH
US Note
Color additive exempt from certification for food (recently expanded use, Feb 2026); cosmetic use permitted under general provisions
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