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Beetroots are vegetables rich in nitrates, antioxidants, and polyphenol compounds that have a role in improved cardiovascular function and exercise performance.[1] However, beetroot juice has limitations with storage and taste preference, and so other more convenient forms have been investigated. One of these forms is beetroot powder.
Description
Beetroot powder is made by dehydrating or drying out thin slices of beetroot (to remove all the moisture) and then grinding them into a powder. If you don’t like the earthy taste of beetroot, then beetroot powder might be an alternative since it is more concentrated than fresh beetroot but with a relatively neutral taste. One fresh beetroot is the equivalent of approximately one teaspoon of beetroot powder. Powdered beetroot can be added to sauces, smoothies, pasta, gnocchi, curries, cakes, muffins, or anything you choose to add nutrients and color to. Watch out that your urine may change color too! Due to the natural sugars in beetroot, it can also be used as a natural sweetener. Beetroot powder is even used in natural cosmetics.
Health Benefits
- Rich in Nitrates
- Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- Has Anti-Cancer Effects
- Is a Great Source of Vitamins C and Folate
- Contains Essential Minerals
- Is a Great Source of Fiber
Should You Try Beetroot Powder?
Beetroot is a great vegetable that contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, nitrates, and fiber. The nitrates present in beets may lower your blood pressure in the short-term, but the long-term effects are not yet known. More research is needed to know about other potential benefits such as the effect on cancer.
So, while beetroot powder may have health benefits unless taken in excess, it is unlikely to have significant side effects. Large doses of beetroot, however, are associated with an increased risk of kidney stones. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking beetroot supplements is best avoided as there isn’t sufficient safety information. Beetroots do also contain fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols or FODMAPS for short. These are types of carbohydrates that are hard to digest and can cause symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in some people. FODMAPS are thought to act as prebiotics, feeding the friendly micro-organisms that live in your gut (microbiota). So, for those people who can tolerate them, they are beneficial for a healthy gut.
| No. | Chemical Report | Specification | Observation |
| 1 | Moisture Content | 6% max | <5% |
| 2 | E. Coli | Nil | Nil |
| 3 | Colour | Natural Beetroot Colour | Complies |
| 4 | Taste & Odour | Typical pungent taste and odour of beetroot | Complies |
| 5 | Potassium | 1145 mg | |
| 6 | Calories | 361 kcal | |
| 7 | Total Fat | 1.1 gm | |
| 8 | Protein | 14.2 gm | |
| 9 | Total Carbohydrates | 73.6 gm | |
| 10 | Dietary Fibre | 27.2 gm | |
| 11 | Sodium | 587 mg | |
| 12 | Iron | 8.8 mg | |
| 13 | Vitamin C | 328 mg | |
| 14 | Calcium | 638 mg | |
| 15 | Magnesium | 170 mg | |
| 16 | Total Ash | 4.24% | Complies |
| 17 | Shelf Life | 6 months | Complies |
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