Beetroot Powder

Beetroot Powder

Active Ingredients:
Dietary nitrate｜Betalains｜Natural sugars｜Fibre, folate, manganese & potassium
Mesh Size: 80–100 mesh (capsules), 100–200 mesh (beverages), 20–40 mesh (food).
Sales specifications: Freeze-dried whole powder（Organic available）and Spray-dried juice powder
Application: natural colour (red/pink/magenta) | beverages & smoothie mixes | bakery & confectionery | dairy & frozen desserts | nutrition & sports blends | supplements & cosmetic colour
MOQ: 1 kg｜US Warehouse Stock Available — ships within 2 business days for US customers
Certifications: USDA & EU Organic (available), FDA-Registered Facility, GMP, ISO, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO

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Bulk Beetroot Powder Supplier — Freeze-Dried Whole-Root (Beet Root Powder, Beta vulgaris) & Spray-Dried Juice, USDA & EU Organic Available, B2B Wholesale

Written by Jonathan, Valeherb · Reviewed by Dr. Xiaoyan Qiu · Updated June 2026

Valeherb supplies beetroot powder (also called beet root powder or beetroot juice powder, Beta vulgaris) in bulk wholesale, made from 100% real red beetroot — the deep-red root vegetable valued as a natural colour and a whole-vegetable food ingredient. It is not a standardized betanin or nitrate extract, not beetroot capsules, and not sugar beet. Three grades are available: a freeze-dried whole-root powder (Conventional or Organic) and a spray-dried juice powder with maltodextrin.

Botanical source Beta vulgaris (red beetroot / beet root) — whole root
Two grades Freeze-dried whole-root (fine / coarse) · Spray-dried juice (with maltodextrin)
Organic USDA NOP & EU Organic available — freeze-dried grade only
Colour Deep red to magenta — betalains (betanin, “beetroot red”), not anthocyanin
Flavour Earthy, sweet, beety
Mesh Standard and custom mesh available
Origin / MOQ China & global origins · MOQ 1kg
Best for Natural red / pink colour, beverages & smoothies, bakery, dairy, nutrition & sports blends, supplements
SUPPLIER NOTE
This is red beetroot (Beta vulgaris), the deep-red root vegetable — a whole-vegetable food ingredient and a major natural red colour. It is not a standardized betanin / nitrate extract, not beetroot capsules, and not sugar beet (a different white cultivar grown for sugar). The colour comes from betalains (betanin, “beetroot red”) — a betalain pigment, not an anthocyanin. The values below describe the natural vegetable and vary by cultivar, origin, season, and drying method.

Our Two Grades

The drying method is the main decision. It changes the colour, how much betalain and naturally occurring nitrate survive, the texture, how it dissolves, and the label. Both grades start from real red beetroot. Only the freeze-dried grade is available organic.

Freeze-Dried Whole-Root Powder Spray-Dried Juice Powder
Made from Whole red beetroot Beetroot juice
Carrier None — 100% beetroot Contains maltodextrin carrier
Mesh options Fine (powder) or coarse Fine, free-flowing
Colour & flavour Deepest red and fullest earthy-sweet flavour Bright red; clean, dissolves for drinks
Betalains & nitrate Highest retention — closest to fresh root on a dry-matter basis Held with the carrier; lower than freeze-dried
Solubility Disperses in water; some natural fibre Dissolves clear and fast; made for drinks
Organic USDA NOP & EU Organic available Conventional only
Single-ingredient label Yes — 100% beetroot No — maltodextrin is declared
Choose freeze-dried whole-root if…you want the deepest colour, the highest betalain and naturally occurring nitrate retention, the whole root’s fibre, a single-ingredient 100%-beetroot label, or an organic option.
Choose spray-dried juice if…you need it to dissolve clear and fast in a drink with no fibre, and a maltodextrin carrier is fine on the label.

Beetroot Powder, Juice Powder, Extract, Capsules: Which One?

“Beetroot powder” covers a few different products, so this is worth getting right before you order.

  • Beetroot / beet root powder (Beta vulgaris). The dried, milled whole root. This is what we sell. “Beetroot powder,” “beet root powder,” “red beet powder,” and “dried / dehydrated beetroot powder” all mean this.
  • Beetroot juice powder — spray-dried beet juice on a maltodextrin carrier; clear-dissolving for drinks. We make this as our spray-dried grade.
  • Beetroot extract / concentrate powder is different. A betalain- or nitrate-concentrate, more processed than a whole-root powder. Ours is the whole vegetable, not a standardized extract.
  • Beetroot capsules / pills are a finished dose form, not a bulk ingredient. We supply the powder for you to formulate.
  • Sugar beet and golden beet are different. Sugar beet (white) is grown for sugar; golden beet is yellow (betaxanthin). We supply red beetroot.
PLEASE NOTE
Beetroot is heavily marketed for blood pressure, “nitric oxide,” pre-workout / athletic performance, and men’s health — because the root naturally contains dietary nitrate. Those are finished-product and supplement claims. Nitrate content varies widely between crops and lots, so we describe nitrate as naturally present, do not standardize it, and make no health or performance claims. If your product needs a documented nitrate or betalain level, ask us and we’ll confirm what we can test per lot.

Colour, Betalains & Drying

Beetroot’s colour is betalain — chiefly betanin (“beetroot red”), a betalain pigment and not an anthocyanin — which makes beetroot one of the most widely used natural red and pink food colours. Betalains are sensitive to heat, light, and oxygen, so processing matters: freeze-drying the whole root at low temperature keeps the most colour, betalain, and naturally occurring nitrate, while the spray-dried juice grade uses a maltodextrin carrier that helps stabilise the pigment as it dries.[2] Betalain and nitrate content vary widely between cultivars and lots,[1] so the powder is described as naturally containing these, not standardised to a fixed level. Both grades hold colour best stored cool, dark, and dry.

Nutritional Composition (Naturally Occurring)

Levels move with cultivar, origin, season, and drying method, so this describes what the root naturally contains rather than guaranteed values.

  • Betalains — betanin and other betacyanins (red) plus betaxanthins (yellow); the natural colour, varying widely by cultivar[1]
  • Dietary nitrate — naturally present, varying widely with cultivar, soil, and season; not standardized in our powder[1]
  • Natural sugars — the source of beetroot’s earthy sweetness
  • Fibre, folate, manganese & potassium — naturally present in the whole root

Beetroot also naturally contains oxalates, and its betalains can temporarily tint urine or stool red (beeturia), a harmless effect. We do not standardize the powder to any marker compound.

FORMULATOR TIP
Beetroot gives an intense natural red / pink colour and an earthy-sweet flavour. Betalain colour is brightest in mildly acidic conditions and fades with heat and prolonged light, so add it late and keep finished products cool and dark where colour matters. The spray-dried juice grade dissolves clear and fast for drinks; the freeze-dried whole-root grade gives the fullest colour, flavour, and fibre and a single-ingredient label.

Applications by Category

  • Natural colour: a betalain-rich whole-root or juice powder for clean-label red, pink, and magenta colour, where regulations permit
  • Beverages & smoothies: spray-dried juice powder for fast, clear colour and an earthy-sweet note in drinks, smoothies, and mixes
  • Bakery & confectionery: natural red / pink colour in red-velvet-style bakes, fillings, and coatings, kept away from high heat
  • Dairy & frozen: yogurt, ice cream, and plant-based formats wanting a pink or red colour
  • Nutrition & sports blends: a whole-vegetable beet ingredient for nutrition and “beet” blends (formulated, not performance-claimed)
  • Supplements & cosmetics: whole-root powder for capsules and blends, and a natural colour for lip and cheek products (confirm INCI)

Sourcing & QC Criteria

Parameter What to verify Why it matters
Form & grade Whole-root vs juice powder (Beta vulgaris) — not a standardized extract, not sugar beet Different products with different composition, use, and price
Drying & carrier Freeze-dried (100% root, no carrier) vs spray-dried (maltodextrin declared) Sets colour, retention, solubility, and label — single-ingredient vs declared carrier
Betalain & nitrate Reported as naturally occurring and tested per lot if a level is required — not standardized Both vary widely by cultivar and lot; a guaranteed value cannot be assumed
Heavy metals ICP-MS (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) per batch As a root crop, beetroot can take up metals from soil — important for a low-process powder
Organic certification USDA NOP and/or EU Organic (EU 2018/848) covering the root and the processing facility Both the source and the processing must be certified for an organic claim
Microbiology & pesticides TPC, yeast & mould, E. coli, Salmonella; multi-residue screen or organic audit Core food-grade requirements and market entry for EU / US / Japan

Regulatory Guidance

  • United States: beetroot is sold as a food and dietary-supplement ingredient (DSHEA for supplements), and vegetable-juice colour from beetroot is a permitted colour additive. Organic grades require USDA NOP covering the root and the facility; FDA-registered facility (21 CFR Part 111) for supplement supply
  • European Union: established food use (not a novel food); beetroot red is approved as the food colour E162; organic grades require EU Organic (EU 2018/848). Note dietary-nitrate intake against EU Acceptable Daily Intake when positioning high-nitrate products.[1] For cosmetics, confirm the Beta vulgaris INCI for the form
  • China & sourcing: beetroot is an established food; supplied with full export documentation and organic certification where required
FOR BRANDS
This page describes a raw vegetable ingredient and the root’s naturally occurring constituents. It does not make, or pre-substantiate, any finished-product health claim. Blood-pressure, nitric-oxide, athletic-performance, men’s-health, and antioxidant claims are the brand’s responsibility to substantiate and label compliantly. Dietary nitrate is naturally present but varies between lots and is not standardized — any product relying on a nitrate level must verify it per lot.

References

[1] Gozzi M, Campmajó G, Dall’Asta C, Righetti L, Cirlini M, Biagi M, Bruni R. (2025). Betacyanins, nitrates and the issue of standardization in red beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) extracts and powders sold online. Applied Food Research, 5(2), 101215. doi:10.1016/j.afres.2025.101215

[2] Gawałek J. (2021). Effect of Spray Dryer Scale Size on the Properties of Dried Beetroot Juice. Molecules, 26(21), 6700. doi:10.3390/molecules26216700

Reviewed byDr. Xiaoyan QiuBotanical Extract R&D Engineer · Associate Professor, Huaihua University. Research focus: medicinal plant resources, botanical extraction processes, and microbial fermentation technology.
Written byJonathanContent Editor, Valeherb. Specializing in botanical ingredient science communication for B2B nutraceutical and functional food markets.

Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only and describes a raw food ingredient, not a finished product. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Products must comply with applicable regulations in the buyer’s jurisdiction, and all finished-product claims are the brand’s responsibility. © 2026 Valeherb. All rights reserved.

FAQ

A1:Beetroot powder, also called beet root powder, is a fine powder made by drying and milling real red beetroot (Beta vulgaris), the deep-red root vegetable, into a shelf-stable ingredient used as a natural red colour and a whole-vegetable component in beverages, bakery, dairy, and nutrition blends. It is sold as a freeze-dried whole-root powder and as a spray-dried juice powder with a maltodextrin carrier. Its red colour comes from betalains (betanin), not anthocyanins.
A2:Beetroot powder is used mainly as a natural red, pink, or magenta colour and as a whole-vegetable flavour ingredient in food and beverage manufacturing — in drinks and smoothie mixes, red-velvet-style bakery, dairy and frozen desserts, nutrition and sports blends, supplements, and cosmetic colour. The spray-dried juice powder dissolves clear for drinks; the freeze-dried whole-root grade gives the deepest colour, the fullest flavour, and a single-ingredient label.
A3:Beetroot powder is a food and natural-colour ingredient that we supply without any blood-pressure or health claims, even though beetroot is widely marketed this way because the root naturally contains dietary nitrate, the content of which varies widely between crops and lots. Any blood-pressure, nitric-oxide, or performance claim on a finished product is the brand’s responsibility to substantiate. If you need a documented nitrate level, we can test per lot.
A4:Beetroot powder is not the same as beetroot extract: beetroot powder is simply the dried, milled whole root or juice used as a food ingredient and natural colour, whereas a beetroot extract or concentrate is more processed and concentrated, sometimes towards a particular betalain or nitrate level. Valeherb supplies the whole-vegetable powder, not a standardized extract. If your formula needs a defined betalain or nitrate c

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