BEETROOT POWDER

Benefits

• Provides a convenient powdered form of beetroot.
• Adds a naturally deep red colour to food and selected cosmetic preparations.
• Has a mild, earthy-sweet flavour for drinks and recipes.
• Can be mixed into smoothies, juices, and other foods.
• Can be used in small-batch food and cosmetic product development.
• Offers a plant-based ingredient for everyday food and wellbeing routines.
• Provides a versatile botanical ingredient for makers and formulators.

Uses

• Blend into smoothies or protein shakes with Hambelela Organic Chia Seeds.
• Stir into juice, water, or other wellness drinks.
• Mix into oats, breakfast bowls, or yoghurt alternatives.
• Add to baking, sauces, or dressings for colour and flavour.
• Use as a natural food colouring in suitable recipes.
• Test in small-batch soap or cosmetic formulations where a red-pink colour is wanted; pair with appropriate bases and formulation ingredients.
• Combine with other suitable products from Hambelela Organic’s herbs and powders range, such as Hibiscus Flowers, for custom food or drink blends.

How to Use

1. Start with 1 teaspoon per serving in a smoothie, juice, or other drink.
2. Blend or stir thoroughly until evenly dispersed.
3. Adjust up to 2 teaspoons per serving to suit your taste and recipe.
4. Add gradually to food recipes, since the strong pigment can colour the mixture, utensils, and clothing.
5. For cosmetic formulation, begin with a small test batch and check colour, texture, and stability in the finished product.
6. Use an appropriate preservative if adding the powder to a water-containing cosmetic product that will be stored.
7. Keep the powder sealed and dry between uses.

Safety

• Consult a healthcare professional before regular high intake if taking blood-pressure medication or managing a health condition.
• Seek professional advice before frequent use if you have a history of kidney stones or have been advised to restrict oxalates.
• Beetroot may temporarily turn urine or stool pink or red.
• For cosmetic use, patch test the finished product; the pigment may temporarily stain skin, fabric, and equipment.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Specifications

• Common name: Beetroot
• Botanical name: Beta vulgaris
• Plant part: Root
• Form: Fine powder
• Appearance: Deep red to burgundy
• Flavour: Earthy and mildly sweet
• Pack sizes listed: 100 g, 500 g
• Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight