Botanical name - Beta vulgaris-rubra
Country of Origin - Germany
Beetroot powder is used as a natural red food colouring. It has a slightly sweet taste and is an ideal substitute for artificial red colour that can cause allergic reactions in some people. Use it in any dish that you want to add a bit of red to. Try it in tandoori or butter chicken dishes for extra red colour, or chinese sweet & sour and use to colour fresh home-made pasta.
The colour of Beetroot Powder ranges from pale red to almost purple depending on seasonal variations and growing conditions.