Question: beet powder
By: Tereice O'Kelley
Published: January 27, 2011

what can you tell me about beet powder

Answers:
Chris Paulk

Beet powder is made from ripe red beets that are cooked, peeled, sliced, dried and then ground.   It is extremely rich in iron, potassium, niacin, Vitamins A & C and many other minerals.   It has a mild beet flavor.
It can be used as a natural colorant, beet powder works well in frostings, cookies, pastas, cakes, candies, sauces and lots of other foods.  You can create a light pink to a deep red color by varying the quantity of powder you use.