Beetroot Red: The Vibrant Natural Pigment Powering Health & Food Innovation

1. What is Beetroot Red?

Beetroot Red is a water-soluble betalain pigment complex primarily composed of betanin (75-95%) and its derivatives, responsible for the deep red-violet hue in Beta vulgaris roots. Unlike anthocyanins, these nitrogen-containing pigments feature a protonated 1,7-diazaheptamethin system with exceptional pH stability (pH 3-7). Recognized as food colorant E162, it possesses dual functionality as a potent antioxidant (ORAC 19,200 μmol TE/g) and bioactive nutraceutical with clinically validated health benefits.

2. Origen, propiedades químicas y especificaciones técnicas

Natural Sources & Production

• Fuente primaria: Beta vulgaris rubra roots (0.5-1.2% betanin content)

• Métodos de extracción:

  • Cold-pressure juice concentration → membrane filtration

  • Ion-exchange chromatography → spray-drying (≥0.4% betanin)

Chemical Identity of Betanin

3. Beneficios para la salud, dosis óptima y seguridad

Validated Therapeutic Actions

• Salud cardiovascular:

  • ↑ Endothelial function by 41% via NO synthase activation

  • ↓ Systolic BP by 4-10 mmHg (dose-dependent nitrate conversion)

• Exercise Performance:

  • ↑ Time to exhaustion by 15% (5 mmol nitrate supplementation)

• Hepatoprotección:

  • ↓ ALT/AST levels by 35% in NAFLD models via Nrf2 activation

Recomendaciones de dosificación

• Food Coloring: 5-50 mg/kg product

• Nutrición deportiva: 300-500 mg betanin/day

• Health Supplementation: 100-200 mg/day

Productos de máxima potencia

• Concentrated Juice Powder: 0.8-1.2% betanin

• Purified Betanin: ≥95% HPLC purity

Critical Precautions

• Oxalate Content: May exacerbate kidney stones (limit to <250 mg/day)

• Beeturia: Harmless red urine in 10-14% population

• Interacciones farmacológicas: Potentiates antihypertensives

4. Introducción de la empresa: Biotecnología Shaanxi Zhonghong

Innovador de 28 años in plant pigments, leveraging proprietary stabilization tech to deliver light/heat-resistant beetroot extracts.

Capacidades principales:

• Patent-Protected Processes: CN20201025890.X (microencapsulation)

• Precisión analítica:

  • HPLC-DAD quantification (λ=535 nm)

  • 800MHz NMR structural confirmation

• Global Certifications: ISO 9001, FDA-GMP, EFSA, JECFA

• Supply Network: Cold-chain logistics to 80+ countries

5. Product Specifications: Premium Beetroot Red QC

Residuos de pesticidas

Metales pesados

Parámetros microbiológicos

6. Flujo de trabajo de producción avanzado

1. Abastecimiento: Organic sugar beets (Germany/Netherlands)

2. Juice Extraction: Cold-pressing (≤40°C) → ultrafiltration

3. Concentración: Reverse osmosis → vacuum evaporation

4. Estabilización: Maltodextrin encapsulation (DE 10-15)

5. El secado: Spray-drying (inlet 160°C, outlet 75°C)

7. Aplicaciones en diferentes industrias

• Food Technology:

  • Dairy alternatives (pH-stable in yogurts)

  • Meat substitutes (nitrite replacement)

• Nutracéuticos:

  • Endurance sports formulations

  • Cardiovascular support capsules

• Productos cosméticos:

  • Antioxidant-rich face serums

8. Protocolo de control de calidad

Four-Tier Verification:

1. Identidad:

   • UV-Vis spectrum (535±2 nm in McIlvaine buffer pH 5.0)

   • TLC Rf=0.42 (BuOH:HOAc:H₂O 4:1:1)

2. Pureza:

   • Betanin ≥0.8% (HPLC-DAD)

   • Nitrate ≤3,000 ppm (ISO 14673-1:2004)

3. Estabilidad:

   • Accelerated testing (40°C/75% RH): ≤15% degradation at 6 months

9. Research Frontiers & Innovations

• Stabilization Tech:

  • Electrostatic extrusion microencapsulation (↑ half-life 5x)

• Health Mechanisms:

  • Gut microbiota modulation (↑ Akkermansia)

• Sostenibilidad:

  • Upcycling of pulp into biodegradable packaging

10. FAQ: Expert Insights

Q: Does beetroot red stain teeth?
A: Temporary staining occurs but resolves with brushing (unlike synthetic dyes)

Q: Safe for children?
A: EFSA-approved from age 3 (ADI 0.7 mg/kg nitrate)

Q: Why encapsulated forms?
A: Increases thermal stability from 60°C to 120°C

Q: Vegan certification?
A: All products V-Label certified

Where to Buy Premium Beetroot Red

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• Correo electrónico: liaodaohai@gmail.com

• Sitio web: aiherba.com

Conclusión

Beetroot Red exemplifies nature’s multifunctional solution – merging vibrant coloration with scientifically validated health benefits. Shaanxi Zhonghong delivers industry-leading E162 through proprietary stabilization tech, batch-specific HPLC validation, and global cold-chain distribution.

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Referencias:

1. EFSA Panel (2019). Safety of beetroot red (E 162). EFSA Journal 17(12):5897

2. Clifford et al. (2015). J Agric Food Chem 63(18):4616-22

3. Wootton-Beard et al. (2021). Nutrients 13(6):1841

4. ISO 3632-1:2023. Vegetable products – Determination of betalain content

5. Zhonghong Patent CN20201025890.X. Microencapsulated betalain stabilization