Color Additive · CAS 7659-95-2 · EU E162
Beet Juice (Betanin)
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Beet Juice (Betanin) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 5 out of 5 (Generally Safe), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Beet Juice (Betanin) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 5/5
- Generally Safe
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Beet Juice (Betanin): no OFF product match; CAS 7659-95-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7659-95-2 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | E162 | EU additive register |
| Category | Color Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 5 / 5 (Generally Safe) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Beet Juice (Betanin)?
Natural red-purple from beets.
Health Concerns
- Safe. May cause harmless red urine.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Beet Juice (Betanin)
Product-count (0) and safety-score (5/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 5/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beet Juice (Betanin) safe to consume?
Beet Juice (Betanin) scores 5/5 (Generally Safe). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 7659-95-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Beet Juice (Betanin) used for in food?
Beet Juice (Betanin) (CAS 7659-95-2) is catalogued for Ice cream, yogurt, candy, beverages (Color Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.
What health concerns are associated with Beet Juice (Betanin)?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Beet Juice (Betanin): Safe. May cause harmless red urine.. These findings inform its safety score of 5/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.