Beet Juice
Also listed as E162 and Beetroot Red.
ColorantsCAS: N/A
This is what the ingredient is.
Beet juice is a natural coloring derived from red beets. Provides pink to red color in foods.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It works as a natural colorant. Used in meat products, ice cream, yogurt, and beverages.
Here is what food agencies say.
The FDA treats it as a color exempt from certification. Europe approves it as additive E162.
Here is what research has found.
Contains betalain pigments. Source of dietary nitrates. May support blood pressure in some studies.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
May cause harmless red urine or stool (beeturia). Generally well-tolerated.
Sources
- FDA
- EFSA E162
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/12/2026