Greenherb supplies a premium, naturally vibrant Beetroot Extract, derived from high-quality, deep-red beetroots (Beta vulgaris L.). Our gentle processing preserves the root vegetable's characteristic earthy-sweet flavor, striking red-purple color, and exceptional profile of bioactive compounds, including dietary nitrates, betalains (betacyanins and betaxanthins), and essential minerals. This versatile, clean-label ingredient offers a convenient, shelf-stable solution for enhancing flavor, adding natural color, and delivering scientifically-supported cardiovascular and athletic performance benefits across a wide range of food, beverage, and dietary supplement applications.
We support global B2B customers with consistent quality, scalable supply, and comprehensive analytical documentation, enabling the creation of innovative products that meet the growing consumer demand for authentic, performance-enhancing, nutrient-dense botanical ingredients.
Nature's Most Potent Source of Dietary Nitrates – Beetroot is exceptionally rich in naturally occurring nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide—a key signaling molecule that promotes vasodilation, improves blood flow, and enhances oxygen delivery to working muscles . This unique mechanism has made beetroot extract one of the most studied natural ingredients for athletic performance.
Clinically-Validated Athletic Performance Benefits – Numerous human clinical trials have demonstrated that beetroot extract supplementation significantly improves exercise endurance, increases time to exhaustion, reduces the oxygen cost of exercise, and enhances muscle efficiency across a wide range of athletic activities, from cycling and running to strength training .
Powerful Cardiovascular & Blood Pressure Support – The nitrate-nitric oxide pathway helps maintain healthy blood pressure already within normal range, supports endothelial function, and promotes overall cardiovascular wellness—effects consistently demonstrated in both short-term and sustained supplementation studies .
Rich in Unique Betalain Pigments – Contains betacyanins (red-purple) and betaxanthins (yellow-orange), a rare class of bioactive pigments with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds provide the characteristic vibrant color while contributing to cellular protection and inflammatory balance .
Exceptional Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Activity – Betalains demonstrate significant free radical scavenging capacity, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress and support the body's natural ability to manage inflammation—benefits that complement the extract's performance-enhancing properties .
Whole-Root Nutritional Profile – Our extract preserves the full spectrum of nutrients naturally present in beetroot, including folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber, contributing to overall nutritional adequacy .
Versatile Natural Colorant – Imparts a stable, appealing red-purple hue that has made beetroot extract the preferred clean-label alternative to synthetic red food colorings across the food and beverage industry, from confectionery to dairy and plant-based products .
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Item |
Specification |
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Physical Control |
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Appearance |
Purple red fine powder |
Conforms |
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
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Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
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Part Used |
Tuber |
Conforms |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
Conforms |
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Ash |
≤5.0% |
Conforms |
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Particle size |
NLT 95% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
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Solubility |
Water soluble |
Conforms |
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Allergens |
None |
Conforms |
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Chemical Control |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT10ppm |
Conforms |
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Lead(Pb) |
NMT2ppm |
Conforms |
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Arsenic (As) |
NMT1ppm |
Conforms |
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Mercury(Hg) |
NMT1ppm |
Conforms |
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Cadmium(Cd) |
NMT1ppm |
Conforms |
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GMO Status |
GMO Free |
Conforms |
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Microbiological Control |
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Total Plate Count |
10,000cfu/g Max |
Conforms |
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Yeast & Mold |
1,000cfu/g Max |
Conforms |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
Greenherb's Beetroot Extract captures the remarkable potential of a humble root vegetable that has quietly become one of the most scientifically-validated natural ingredients in the performance nutrition and cardiovascular health categories. While beetroot has been cultivated and consumed for thousands of years, modern science has only recently uncovered the mechanism behind its impressive benefits: dietary nitrates that fuel the body's production of nitric oxide, a molecule so critical to vascular health that its discovery earned a Nobel Prize . This revelation has transformed beetroot from a traditional dietary staple into a sought-after functional ingredient, with clinical studies consistently demonstrating its ability to enhance exercise performance, support healthy blood pressure, and provide powerful antioxidant protection. Our extract delivers these benefits in a concentrated, consistent form, making it the ideal choice for brands developing advanced products in the sports nutrition, cardiovascular wellness, natural colorant, and clean-label food categories.
Botanical Source: Beta vulgaris L. (Beetroot, Garden Beet)
Used Part: Whole Root (taproot)
Key Active Components: Dietary Nitrates (converted to nitric oxide), Betalains (Betacyanins and Betaxanthins), Folate (Vitamin B9), Manganese, Potassium, Iron, Dietary Fiber .
Standardization: Available as whole root powder, or standardized to nitrate content (e.g., 1%, 2%) or betalain content .
Appearance: Fine, deep red-purple to pink powder with characteristic earthy aroma .
Flavor: Sweet, earthy, and mildly savory—authentically beetroot.
Solubility: Highly soluble in water; forms a clear to slightly turbid red solution .
Stability: Betalains are stable in acidic conditions (pH 3-7) but sensitive to high heat and prolonged light exposure .
Our gentle process is designed to preserve the delicate nitrates and heat-sensitive betalains:
Root Selection & Sourcing: Sourcing of premium, deep-red beetroots from trusted agricultural partners. Roots are inspected for quality, color intensity, and optimal nitrate content.
Thorough Washing & Peeling: Beetroots are carefully washed to remove all soil and debris. Peeling may be optional depending on final application requirements.
Slicing & Preparation: Clean roots are sliced or shredded to increase surface area for optimal juice extraction or drying.
Cold Pressing (for juice powder): Beetroots are cold-pressed to extract the nutrient-rich juice, minimizing heat exposure that could degrade heat-sensitive nitrates and betalains .
Low-Temperature Drying: The juice or sliced beetroot undergoes gentle drying using spray drying (for juice) or low-temperature air drying (for whole root), preserving the delicate bioactive compounds .
Fine Milling: Dried material is milled into a fine, consistent powder using specialized equipment that prevents excessive heat generation.
Sieving & Standardization: The powder is sieved to achieve uniform particle size and blended for batch-to-batch consistency in color, flavor, and nutritional profile.
Quality Assurance: Each batch is tested for nitrate content (via colorimetric or HPLC methods), betalain content (via spectrophotometry), microbial safety, and heavy metals.
Beetroot Extract is valued for its scientifically-documented, multi-system health benefits:
Enhances Athletic Performance & Endurance*: Dietary nitrates are converted to nitric oxide, which vasodilates blood vessels, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to working muscles. Clinical studies consistently demonstrate increased time to exhaustion, reduced oxygen cost of exercise, and improved performance in cycling, running, and resistance training .
Supports Cardiovascular Health & Healthy Blood Pressure*: The nitrate-nitric oxide pathway promotes vasodilation, helping to maintain healthy blood pressure within normal ranges. Multiple meta-analyses have confirmed significant blood pressure-lowering effects with beetroot extract supplementation .
Provides Potent Antioxidant Protection*: Betalains (betacyanins and betaxanthins) exhibit strong free radical scavenging activity, protecting cells from oxidative stress and supporting overall cellular health .
Promotes Healthy Inflammatory Balance*: Research demonstrates that betalains help modulate pro-inflammatory mediators, supporting the body's natural ability to manage inflammation—a benefit that complements its performance and cardiovascular effects .
Supports Cognitive Function*: Improved blood flow from nitrate-derived nitric oxide extends to cerebral circulation, with studies suggesting benefits for cognitive performance, particularly in aging populations .
Supports Detoxification Pathways*: Betalains have been shown to support phase II liver detoxification enzymes, aiding the body's natural elimination processes .
Provides Natural, Vibrant Color – Delivers a stable, appealing red-purple hue that serves as a clean-label alternative to synthetic red dyes across food, beverage, and confectionery applications .
Beetroot Extract is incredibly versatile across multiple product categories:
Sports Nutrition & Performance Products
Pre-workout powders, shots, and capsules for endurance and performance
Recovery formulas leveraging nitrate benefits for muscle efficiency
Athletic performance blends for professional and recreational athletes
Dietary Supplements
Cardiovascular health and blood pressure support capsules/tablets
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory formulations
Nitric oxide-boosting complexes
Healthy aging and cognitive support products
Functional Foods & Beverages
Energy and endurance drinks, shots, and hydration mixes
Smoothie blends and protein powders
Plant-based meat alternatives (for natural red color and flavor)
Soups, sauces, and savory applications
Natural Food Colorants
Clean-label red-purple coloring for confectionery, icings, frostings, and dairy products
Natural color enhancement for plant-based and meat alternatives
Vibrant coloring for beverages and frozen desserts
Bakery & Confectionery
Natural coloring for icings, fillings, and baked goods
Flavor and color enhancement for energy bars and snacks
Greenherb is your trusted partner for premium, clinically-validated Beetroot Extract. We are committed to delivering a clean-label, nutrient-dense ingredient that meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and nutritional integrity. Let us help you bring the scientifically-proven, vibrant power of beetroot to your next innovative product.
Contact us today to request samples, discuss specifications (nitrate content, whole root, juice powder), or receive a detailed quote for your application.
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