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. 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 in our EFSA data | 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.
Beet Juice (Betanin): what it is
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.