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Red Beetroot Juice
Red Beetroot Juice
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Red beetroot juice is a whole-food vegetable juice and an EU-permitted natural colorant (E162). It contains dietary nitrates which may modestly support cardiovascular function; harmless beeturia (red urine) can occur.
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266 products
What it is
Juice from red beets (Beta vulgaris); contains betalain pigments (E162).
Natural red color, vegetable juice, nitrate source.
Why it's flagged
- beeturia (cosmetic)
What regulators actually say
"Dehydrated beets (beet powder) is permitted as a color additive exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.260."
"EFSA re-evaluated beetroot red (E 162) and concluded no safety concern at reported uses."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS color exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.260)
European Union — EFSA
E162, permitted natural color
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