Additives
Beetroot Red (E162): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Colour · Natural colour
Natural red-purple pigment extracted from beetroot. Completely safe. In some people consuming large amounts can cause pink-red urine (beeturia), which is harmless.
- Category
- Colour — Natural colour
- Typically used in
- Ice cream, liquorice, jams, sweets, soups
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
- Also listed as
- Betanin
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