Beetroot red (E162)
Updated October 2, 2026
Beetroot red (E162) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 3,350 products in our database, 137 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E162
- E-number
- E162
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 3,350 products (137 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Beetroot red
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Beetroot red.
Popular products with Beetroot red
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Beetroot red and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Beetroot red on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Beetroot red?
In our database, Beetroot red most often appears in candies, confectioneries, ice creams and protein powders.
How many products contain Beetroot red?
3,350 published products on Foodmetria list Beetroot red, including 137 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.