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Beet root powder is a purely natural ingredient extracted from red beetroot that is planted locally, is rich in Betaxanthines, and has preserved full nutrients. Betanin is commercially used as a natural food dye. It can cause beeturia and red feces in some people who are unable to break it down. The main processes are checking, washing, decorticating, drying and others. Its bright and attractive color is suitable for fancy foods of cooking.
| Key Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product name | Beet Root Extract |
| Latin Name | Beta Vulgaris |
| Appearance | Red purple Powder |
| Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| CAS NO. | 7659-95-2 |
| Specification | Betanin 10%/10:1; 20:1 |
| Molecular formula | C24H26N2O13 |
| Formula weight | 550.47 |
| Items | Standard | Results | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Control | |||
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Complies | Visual |
| Color | Red Purple Powder | Complies | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 Mesh Screen |
| Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 4.34% | CPh |
| Ash | 5% Max | 3.75% | CPh |
| Part of Plant Used | Root | Complies | / |
| Solvent Used | Water & Ethanol | Complies | / |
| Excipient | 5%-10% Maltodextrin | Complies | / |
| Chemical Control | |||
| Heavy metals | NMT 10 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms | / |
| Solvent Residual | Meet E.P Standard | Conforms | Ph.Eur |
| Pesticides Residues | Meet USP Standard | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | NMT 10ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
| Sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene | NMT 50ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
| Microbiological Control | |||
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
| Yeast & Mold | 300cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
| S. aureus | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative | Negative | USP |