Betanine

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Beetroot; CAS No 7659-95-2

Definition
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Betanin is a red-violet and very well water-soluble natural dye, a betacyan, extracted from the beetroot (red beet). At a pH >4, betanin turns red.

Field of application/use
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Food colouring (E 162)

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Incoming links (3)

Beetroot; E 162; Food additives (overview);

Outgoing links (1)

Food additives, colorants (e-numbers 100 - 199);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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