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Beet Root Powder

Technical Name : Beta vulgaris
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Beetroot powder can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place.
  2. Pigments in the powder may oxidize to yellow-brown color with time.
  3. Pure beetroot powder can be used to flavour soups, salad dressings, soups and yogurt dips. It can also be used to add red pigment to food and beverages.
  4. It can be used in smoothies, muffins, pancakes and chocolate cakes.

Common names and forms

  1. Beetroot Juice Powder
  2. Colour (Beetroot Red)
  3. Fruit Powder (beetroot)
  4. Red Beetroot Juice Powder (Color)
  5. Vegetable Juice Powder (Beetroot)

Description

Beetroot is a taproot portion of a beet plant, considered as a vegetable. They can be sliced and dried in the oven at 40-50 degrees Celsius for 4-5 hours. Beetroot powder is made from the dehydrated beetroots, ground to a pinkish-red fine powder. Beetroot powder is made in four different forms such as fermented powdered beetroots, whole powdered beetroots, powdered beetroot juice, and concentrated beetroot powder. All forms of beetroot powder contain different content of sugar and nitrates.

Health benefits

  • Beetroot powder supports proper brain function by stimulating blood vessels.(1)
  • Beetroot powder is helpful for fighting with inflammation throughout the body.(1)
  • Beetroot powder also helps to remove toxins from the body and keep it healthy.(1)

Selection Guide

Beetroot powder comes in four forms such as fermented powdered beetroot, whole powdered beetroot, powdered beetroot juice and concentrated beetroot powder extract. Choose any of them according to the requirement.  

Note

Those who have kidney disease should avoid consuming beetroot powder as it has levels of nitrates. High consumption of beetroot powder may cause kidney stones.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://blog.freshcapmushrooms.com/learn/beetroot-powder-benefits/

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