Bulk Beetroot Powder
Beetroot powder from Source86 comes in three formats: air-dried whole-root powder, spray-dried juice powder, and dehydrated diced root, all produced from Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris.
Air-dried powder retains the whole root’s fiber and solids, suited to dry blends, capsules, and tablets. Spray-dried juice powder is fully soluble, built for beverages and other systems where sediment isn’t acceptable.
We source this material from China and India, in both certified organic and conventional programs. Kosher, halal, non-GMO, and full lot documentation are available depending on form and origin.
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Product Data
| Botanical Identity | Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris, garden beet types of the Conditiva group. |
|---|---|
| Plant Part | Taproot, peeled and trimmed before processing. |
| Available Forms | Air-dried whole-root powder, spray-dried juice powder, and dehydrated diced root, 5 x 5 mm and 8 x 8 mm |
| Appearance | Fine, free-flowing powder; air-dried material shows slight particle variation; juice powder is uniform. |
| Color | Deep red to purple-red; juice powder runs brighter and more saturated than air-dried. |
| Odor | Characteristic earthy beet aroma, more pronounced in air-dried material. |
| Flavor | Earthy with underlying sweetness; juice powder is sweeter and less earthy. |
| Moisture | 12.0% maximum for air-dried; 7.0% maximum for juice powder |
| Water Activity | 0.40 maximum for air-dried; 0.35 maximum for juice powder |
| Particle Size | 95% through 80 mesh for air-dried; 95% through 80 mesh for juice powder |
| Bulk Density | 0.45 to 0.65 g/mL for air-dried; 0.40 to 0.55 g/mL for juice powder |
| Solubility and Dispersibility | Juice powder is fully water soluble; air-dried powder disperses as a fine suspension and settles on standing. |
| Carrier Content | Maltodextrin at 10% to 20% in some spray-dried juice powder lots; air-dried powder is carrier-free |
| Betalain Content | 0.3% to 0.8% expressed as betanin |
| Naturally Occurring Nitrate | 1,000 to 3,000 mg/kg on air-dried; 500 to 2,000 mg/kg on juice powder |
| Total Sugars | 50% to 60% in air-dried; 60% to 75% in juice powder before carrier adjustment |
| Dietary Fiber | 10% to 18% on air-dried whole-root powder; negligible in juice powder |
| Heavy Metals | Lead 0.5 mg/kg maximum, cadmium 0.5 mg/kg maximum, arsenic 0.5 mg/kg maximum, mercury 0.1 mg/kg maximum |
| Microbiological Limits | Total plate count 50,000 cfu/g maximum untreated and 10,000 cfu/g maximum steam-treated, yeast and mold 1,000 cfu/g maximum, coliforms 100 cfu/g maximum, E. coli and Salmonella negative |
| Origin | China, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Egypt, and the United States |
| Packaging | 25 kg lined kraft bag or fiber drum; foil light-barrier liner on juice powder |
| Shelf Life | 24 months for air-dried; 18 months for juice powder in unopened original packaging |
| Storage | Sealed, below 25 C, at 60% relative humidity or lower, away from direct light. |
| pH | 5.0 to 6.5 in a 10% aqueous solution (Placeholder – confirm with COA) |
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Certifications & Compliance
The certifications and records below are available depending on product form, origin, and lot.
- Certified Organic: Available on both air-dried whole-root powder and spray-dried juice powder, subject to carrier sourcing on the spray-dried grade.
- Organic Traceability and Transaction Records: Certificates and transaction certificates supporting chain of custody from certified farm through packing.
- Kosher and Halal: Certification available by producing facility.
- Non-GMO: Declaration covering the beet raw material, and the maltodextrin carrier where a spray-dried lot uses one.
- Gluten-Free: Statement supported by facility allergen controls.
- Certificate of Analysis: Issued per lot with the specification values shown above.
- Product Specification Sheet: Form-specific document covering physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters.
- Pesticide Residue Report: Multi-residue panel against the destination market MRL set.
- Heavy Metals Report: Lead and cadmium in particular, since root crops draw both from the soil.
- Microbiological Report: Pathogen and indicator organism results, with treatment status noted where steam reduction is applied.
- Identity and Color Testing: Betalain quantification confirming pigment strength against the agreed target.
- Allergen Statement: Covering the material and the cross-contact profile of the processing facility.
- Country of Origin Documentation: Supporting customs entry and supplier qualification files.
- Safety Data Sheet: Handling and transport information for the packaged powder.
Production & Sourcing
Beetroot is a temperate root crop, and origin selection follows growing conditions, processing capacity, and export infrastructure rather than proximity alone. China supplies the largest volume of both air-dried and spray-dried powder, on the strength of installed drying capacity, established juice-processing lines, and consistent field supply. India adds a second qualified origin for air-dried powder, broadening supply beyond a single country. Certified organic lots are available from both origins, which supports continuity across the year.
- Cultivation and Certified Sourcing: Beets are grown on contracted farms under variety selection favoring deep pigment and high solids. Certified fields are registered and inspected annually, with input records held against the organic standard.
- Harvest: Roots are lifted at full size in late summer through autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, before field temperatures compromise root quality. Harvest timing directly affects sugar and pigment content, so lots are tracked by harvest window.
- Reception, Washing, and Trimming: Roots are washed to remove soil, then topped, trimmed, and inspected. Certified material is received, identified, and held on separate lines or in scheduled runs to maintain segregation from conventional supply.
- Process Split: Material intended for air-dried powder moves to slicing and drying. Material intended for juice powder moves to milling and pressing. This is the point where the two commercial forms diverge.
- Air Drying and Milling: Sliced root is dried in stages under controlled temperature to protect pigment, then milled and sieved to the target mesh. Optional steam treatment reduces microbial load before final packing.
- Juicing, Concentration, and Spray Drying: Roots are pressed, the juice is clarified and concentrated under vacuum, then spray-dried onto a maltodextrin carrier. Carrier level is set to control hygroscopicity and flow in the finished powder.
- Testing, Packing, and Documentation: Each lot is tested for moisture, water activity, pigment strength, and microbiology before release. Powder is packed into lined light-barrier units under controlled humidity, with certified lots carrying transaction records and lot codes that trace back to the harvest and field of origin.
Applications
- Beverage Manufacturing: Used in powdered drink mixes, juice blends, ready-to-drink formats, and functional shot programs.
- Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals: Used in capsules, tablets, sachets, gummies, and single-ingredient powder lines.
- Bakery and Confectionery: Used in doughs, fillings, icings, baked goods, and sugar confections where a plant-derived red is required.
- Meat, Poultry, and Plant-Based Analogues: Used in patties, sausages, and meat alternative systems as a plant-derived color source.
- Dairy and Frozen Desserts: Used in yogurt, flavored milk, ice cream, and frozen novelty bases.
- Savory and Dry Blend Manufacturing: Used in soups, sauces, seasoning bases, and instant meal kits.
- Pet Food and Treats: Used in extruded kibble coatings, soft treats, and premium wet formats.
Physical & Functional Characteristics
Distinctly earthy, reflecting native geosmin in the root, and mild in the juice powder.
Smooth and non-gritty at 80 mesh, with juice powder slightly coarser and more granular.
Air-dried material generates fines during transfer; juice powder holds a more uniform spray-dried particle.
Predominantly naturally occurring sugars, which drive both the sweetness and the moisture sensitivity.
Air-dried whole-root powder retains meaningful dietary fiber; the juice route removes most of it with the pomace.
Low moisture and low water activity across both forms, which supports microbiological stability in dry systems.
Both forms take up ambient moisture quickly and clump, so open time and room humidity need control.
Pigment fades under light, oxygen, and elevated temperature, which is why light-barrier packaging is used.
The pigment stains equipment, gaskets, and porous surfaces, so cleaning validation should account for it.
egan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and free of the major declarable allergens.
Funcionality
- Solubility and Dispersion Behavior: Juice powder dissolves fully and leaves no sediment; air-dried powder suspends and settles, which suits opaque systems.
- Pigment Stability Through Process: Betalains hold best between pH 4 and 5 and degrade under sustained heat above 70 C, so late addition preserves strength.
- Dose Control at Low Inclusion: Pigment strength allows target shades at fractions of a percent, keeping label impact and cost per unit low.
- Dry Blend Compatibility: Bulk density sits in range with most powdered bases, so the material blends without segregating or floating.
- Solids and Fiber Contribution: Air-dried powder contributes insoluble root solids and dietary fiber; juice powder contributes soluble solids only.
- Rehydration in Wet Systems: Juice powder reconstitutes on contact; air-dried powder hydrates more slowly and needs shear to fully wet out.
- Nitrate Carry-Through: Naturally occurring nitrate is retained in both forms, which is relevant where formulations require a plant-derived nitrate source.
- Tableting and Encapsulation Behavior: Both forms flow acceptably in capsule filling; air-dried material benefits from granulation before high-speed tableting.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Two Formats From One Approved Supplier: Air-dried and spray-dried grades qualify under one supplier file, so R&D can move between clear and opaque systems without a new approval cycle.
- Plant-Derived Color Position: Both forms support reformulation away from synthetic reds while keeping a short, recognizable ingredient declaration.
- Certified Organic on Both Grades: Segregated handling and transaction records let certified lots carry through to a certified finished product.
- Documentation Built for Incoming Inspection: Per-lot pigment, moisture, and microbiological results give QA a defensible release check without additional testing.
- Treatment Options for Sensitive Applications: Steam-reduced air-dried material meets tighter microbial limits for supplement and dairy programs.
- Light-Barrier Packaging Sized for the Floor: Lined 25 kg units protect pigment during storage and size the material for single-charge handling.
- Origin Flexibility Across Harvest Windows: Multiple qualified regions with staggered harvests reduce exposure to a single-season crop failure.
