Comparing E162 - Beetroot red vs E172II - Red iron oxide
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Popular questions
Does beetroot make your poop red?
Yes—beetroot contains betanin (E162), a natural red pigment that can pass through the gut and temporarily turn stool red or pink; it's harmless.
Does beetroot make you poop red?
Yes, the betanin (E162) in beetroot can color stools red for a short time after eating it, which can be mistaken for blood.
Can beetroot make poop red?
Yes; the beet pigment betanin (E162) often survives digestion and can make poop appear red, especially with larger amounts or fast transit.
What is beetroot red soup?
A beet-based soup (often called borscht) whose vivid color comes from beet pigments like betanin (E162); it’s a dish, not an additive.
Can beetroot cause red urine?
Yes—some people excrete beetroot’s betanin (E162) in urine, causing pink or red discoloration (beeturia); it’s temporary and harmless.
Iron oxide gives what planet red color?
Mars—the planet’s red appearance is due to iron oxide dust on its surface.
Iron oxide gives which planet its red color?
Mars; its reddish hue comes from iron oxide (rust) on the surface.
What is iron oxide red?
Iron oxide red is iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3); as a food additive (E172II) it’s an insoluble pigment used to impart red to brown shades.
How to apply red oxide on iron?
For food use, disperse food‑grade red iron oxide (E172II) in water or oil and blend uniformly into coatings or mixes; the “red oxide” metal primer is a paint product and not the food additive.
What is red iron oxide used for?
As E172II, it colors foods with red to brown tones—commonly confectionery and bakery decorations, coatings, seasonings, and tablet/capsule coatings; similar pigments are also used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.