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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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What it is

Juice from red beets (Beta vulgaris); contains betalain pigments (E162).

Natural red color, vegetable juice, nitrate source.

Why it's flagged

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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