Description

Betalains are a class of natural, water-soluble pigments responsible for the vibrant red-violet (betacyanins) and yellow-orange (betaxanthins) colors found in plants like beets and prickly pears. These compounds are highly valued as natural colorants and functional food ingredients due to their strong coloring power and associated antioxidant properties. They are essential for manufacturers in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking to replace synthetic dyes with clean-label, plant-based alternatives.

Application

• Natural Food Coloring: Used to impart stable red, pink, violet, and yellow hues to dairy products (yogurt, ice cream), confectionery, beverages, meat substitutes, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Functional Beverages & Supplements: Incorporated into health drinks, smoothies, and dietary supplements for both color and their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactive benefits.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Formulations: Serves as a natural colorant in tablets, capsules, and syrups, and is investigated for its health-promoting properties in specialized supplements.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Applied in natural lipsticks, blushes, and other color cosmetics as a safe, plant-derived pigment.
• Laboratory & Research: Used as biochemical markers, antioxidants in model systems, and substrates for enzymatic studies in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	Betalains
CAS No.	37279-84-8
Molecular Formula	Varies (Class of compounds)
Molecular Weight	Varies (Class of compounds)
Synonyms	Beetroot Red; Betanin; Betacyanin; Betalain pigments; CI Natural Red 33; E-162 (when used as food additive); Betaxanthin; Vulgaxanthin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Betalains are produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications. We ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and EU specifications for food additive E-162. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, color strength, and safety parameters, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Prolonged exposure to high temperatures, humidity, or extreme pH conditions should be avoided to maintain stability and color integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Deep red to violet-brown powder
Identification (HPLC/UV-Vis)	Complies
Assay (Total Betalains)	≥ 0.2% - 1.0% (or as specified)
Color Value (at 535 nm)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0%
Ash	≤ 10.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 3 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 1 ppm
Microbiological Total Plate Count	≤ 10,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 CFU/g
E. coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.