E-number  · E162

E162 — Beetroot Red (Betanin)

Red-purple pigment from beetroot. Always vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E162 is betanin, the red-purple pigment extracted from beetroot.

Why it matters

Used in ice creams, sauces, dressings, soups, and some "natural red" confectionery as a vegan alternative to E120 carmine.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database