- Ingredient Name:Betanin
- Functions:Food Coloring
- Color:Red
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based
Betanin is the most important coloring compound in red beet juice. The color of betanin depends on pH; between four and five it is bright bluish-red, becoming blue-violet as the pH increases. Once the pH reaches alkaline levels betanin degrades by hydrolysis, resulting in a yellow-brown color. Beetroot red is available as a liquid, paste, or solid, depending upon the degree of processing.