FDA Status
Approved
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.
5.0 / 5
Composite safety Generally Safe
Score 5 of 5
Beet Juice (Betanin): 5/5 (Generally Safe)
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
Beet Juice (Betanin) (E162), CAS 7659-95-2, is a color additive additive holding a composite safety score of 5 out of 5 (Generally Safe). According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Substances Added to Food inventory, it is currently classified as Approved, while the European Union lists it as Approved. It is most commonly used as Ice cream, yogurt, candy, beverages.
No U.S. state has enacted specific legislation targeting Beet Juice (Betanin) to date, keeping federal FDA classification as the operative standard. State-level food safety legislation remains active nationally, and that picture may shift as new bills advance.
Peer-reviewed research has flagged 1 distinct area of health concern for Beet Juice (Betanin), which factors directly into the assigned safety score. The European Food Safety Authority has published an evaluation dated 2015-12-09. All figures above draw on FDA SAFFA inventory records, EU food additive regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, EFSA scientific opinions where published, and legislative records from individual U.S. states.
Regulatory Snapshot
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | E162 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 7659-95-2 | CAS Registry |
| 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.
EU Status
Approved
E162
U.S. State Regulations
0 states
None enacted
Safety Assessment
Beet Juice (Betanin)'s 5/5 (Generally Safe) score reflects where this specific ingredient lands on that scale. The FDA has approved Beet Juice (Betanin) for use in food products under specified conditions.
Research has identified 1 area of health concern associated with Beet Juice (Betanin). Consumers with specific health conditions should consult a healthcare provider before consuming products containing this ingredient.
How Beet Juice (Betanin) compares
Where a safety score of 5/5 falls among all 4,509 scored ingredients tracked on PlainIngredients.
Ingredients by safety score (Beet Juice (Betanin) highlighted)
31 of 4,509 scored ingredients (0.7%) share a safety score of 5/5.
What is Beet Juice (Betanin)?
Natural red-purple from beets.
Health Concerns
- Safe. May cause harmless red urine.
Common Uses
Ice cream, yogurt, candy, beverages
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beet Juice (Betanin) safe to consume?
Beet Juice (Betanin) has a safety score of 5/5 (Generally Safe). It is approved by the FDA for use in food. As with all food additives, moderation is advisable.
What is Beet Juice (Betanin) used for in food?
Beet Juice (Betanin) is commonly used as: Ice cream, yogurt, candy, beverages. It belongs to the Color Additive category of food additives.
Is Beet Juice (Betanin) banned in any US states?
Currently, no US states have enacted specific bans or regulations targeting Beet Juice (Betanin). However, state food safety legislation is evolving rapidly.
What is the difference between FDA and EU regulation of Beet Juice (Betanin)?
The FDA classifies Beet Juice (Betanin) as "Approved", while the EU status is "Approved" (E162). The FDA and EU use separate evaluation frameworks, the EU often applies the precautionary principle, sometimes banning additives that remain approved in the US. Always check both jurisdictions when evaluating food additive safety.
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.
How is the safety score for Beet Juice (Betanin) calculated?
The safety score of 5/5 for Beet Juice (Betanin) is a composite assessment based on FDA regulatory status, EU approval status, published scientific research on health effects, and state-level legislative actions. A score of 1 means "Banned / Avoid" and 5 means "Generally Safe." The score is updated as new regulatory actions or scientific evidence emerge.
Data Sources
- FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) Inventory
- EU Food Additive Regulations (EC) No 1333/2008
- State food safety legislation and bill records
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What to do about Beet Juice (Betanin)
Use the regulatory picture, not a single score, to decide.
- Check the FDA status (Approved) and EU status (Approved) before assuming it is risk-free. How we score
- Compare it against the most-restricted additives in the U.S. supply. View rankings
- Scan a whole ingredient label at once to flag the concerning entries. Label checker
Safety scores summarise regulatory status and published concerns; they are not medical or dietary advice.
Every figure on PlainIngredients is rendered directly from FDA, EU, EFSA and U.S. state regulatory records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.