GENERAL INFORMATION
Beetroot belongs to the root vegetable group, with the scientific name Beta vulgaris. Beetroot originated from the Mediterranean region and is currently widely cultivated in the United Kingdom, Central America, and North America. In Vietnam, beetroot is commonly grown and concentrated in southern provinces, with Long An and Da Lat being the two largest cultivation areas.
Beetroot is a herbaceous plant that completes its life cycle in one year. It has an upright, lightly branched stem that reaches a height of 40-50cm. The leaves grow alternately, with oval-shaped leaf blades that have wavy edges. The plant develops swollen roots that form the beetroot, which is round in shape and has a deep red color. The flowers are light green and form long inflorescences. The fruit is a closed cluster located near the flower, with a thin or hard outer pericarp. The seeds are spherical and slightly tapered in shape.
THE USES AND BENEFITS OF BEETROOT EXTRACT POWDER IN HEALTH AND NUTRITION.
In nature, beetroot has two forms: long and round bulbs. Beetroot also comes in two colors: dark purple or deep red, with a rough black skin. When the bulb is cut crosswise, the flesh reveals different shades of dark and light circles, forming concentric rings. The color of beetroot is due to water-soluble pigments: betacyanin (red color) (75-95%) and betaxanthin (purple color) (5-25%), which are plant-derived compounds. Additionally, beetroot contains a variety of nutrients such as carotenoids, nitrates, flavonoids, vitamins, and a significant amount of minerals including potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, and manganese, all of which have numerous nutritional and health benefits (Panghal, Virkar, et al., 2017). The stems, leaves, and fresh beetroot are used as vegetables or in traditional medicine to support the treatment of blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and cancer.
In recent decades, consumers have increasingly shown interest in safe and healthy foods. As a result, natural food colorants have gained attention and are being sought after as alternatives to artificial colorants (Henry, 1996). Among the various natural sources of red betalain pigments, red beetroot is one of the richest plant sources.
Some scientists have reported that betalains have the ability to fight cancer, inhibit viruses, reduce inflammation, and provide antioxidant properties. Therefore, betalains and a diet rich in betalains may have potential therapeutic applications for various diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, asthma, cancer, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetes.
The anti-cancer activity of beetroot extract powder has also been researched and reported to have promising results. When mice were given 0.0025% betanin in their diet before and one week after the detection of skin or liver tumors, a significant inhibition of tumor incidence and multiplicity was observed (Kapadia et al., 2003).
Beetroot extract powder containing betalain can eliminate reactive oxygen species (ROS) and exhibit antioxidant activities (Vulic et al., 2013). The presence of hydroxyl and amino groups in the structure of betalain contributes to its antioxidant properties, with a higher content of these groups resulting in better antioxidant activity (Cai, Sun, & Corke, 2003), as the presence of catechol in the structure of betalains enhances their antioxidant capacity (Gandía-Herrero, Escribano, & García-Carmona, 2009).
In another study, betalains were found to protect against blood clotting by increasing endogenous glutathione in human red blood cells and reducing biological markers of oxidative stress such as lipid hydroperoxide (Tesoriere et al., 2004; Tesoriere, Butera, Allegra, Fazzari, & Livrea, 2005). Furthermore, betalain protected low-density lipoprotein (LDL) from oxidation by reacting with the polar part of LDL (Tesoriere et al., 2005). Betalain in human lymphocytes treated with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) reduced DNA damage (Siriwardhana, Shahidi, & Jeon, 2006). Red beetroot rich in betalains demonstrated the ability to counteract ionizing radiation from free radicals by improving the efficiency of white blood cells and red blood cells in mice (Lu, Wang, & Zhang, 2009).
Impaired cerebral blood flow is a major issue detected in individuals with cognitive decline conditions such as mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease (Poels et al., 2008). Nitrate, which is converted and produces nitric oxide (NO) in red beetroot, has the potential to improve circulatory issues (Clifford, Howatson, West, & Stevenson, 2015; Hobbs, Kaffa, George, Methven, & Lovegrove, 2012).Recognizing the high value of beetroot extract powder and to meet market trends, PEROMA Vietnam Company has conducted research and introduced a beetroot extract powder product rich in betalain compounds for supplementation in various food products. The purpose is to provide natural color, flavor, and beneficial betalains for health in products such as beverages, confectionery, functional foods, dietary supplements, and more.
The beetroot extract powder at PEROMA is produced using modern technology, resulting in a fine, smooth powder with a light to deep red color and a high content of natural betalain compounds. The recommended usage level is 1-3%, which imparts characteristic color and flavor to the product, meeting quality standards and ensuring safety for consumers' health.
PEROMA Vietnam Co., Ltd specializes in manufacturing Fragrances, Essential Oils, Extract Powders, Extract Liquids, and Natural Extracts using modern processing technologies. We adhere to quality standards ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, HALAL JAKIM, KOSHER, aiming to meet the requirements of the Pharmaceutical, Food, Animal Feed, and Cosmetic industries. Additionally, PEROMA offers custom product design, processing, technical consultation, and technology transfer.
We hope that through the information shared by PEROMA, our valued customers and partners have gained a better understanding of Beetroot Extract Powder and, consequently, find it easier to select suitable applications in their daily lives.
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