EU organic certified.
Four of our spices carry the EU organic seal - audited annually by Ecocert Deutschland GmbH (DE-ÖKO-005), from cultivation to packing at origin in Jaffna.
SINGLE-ORIGIN · DIRECT FROM SRI LANKA
Beetroot Powder from Sri Lanka
4,95 €
- Perfect for natural coloring and vibrant results
- 100% pure beetroot
- Gently dried to preserve quality
- Direct from Sri Lanka
- Versatile use in the kitchen & everyday life
- In stock · ships within 24 hrs on business days
- Free shipping from 30 € within Germany
- 14-day right of return
- No added flavourings · no anti-caking agents
Fast delivery · DPD or DHL
Description
Beetroot Powder from Sri Lanka - finely ground powder from the beetroot bulb (Beta vulgaris), with an intense pink to dark red colour and a mild, earthy, slightly sweet taste. Unlike most European suppliers, we source our beetroot directly from our partner families in Sri Lanka - gently dried and mechanically ground on site. That makes our powder a single-origin alternative straight from the growing region in Sri Lanka.
Flavour profile & taste
Mild and earthy with a slightly sweet note and a pleasant, almost nutty depth. The intense pink to deep red colour is the hallmark of beetroot powder - it is suitable not only as an ingredient but also as a natural colouring for pasta, juices, baked goods and hummus. In terms of taste it is noticeably milder than raw beetroot, without the typical earthy barnyard smell.
Origin
Our beetroot comes from the growing area of our partner families in Sri Lanka. The roots are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, washed, cut into slices and gently dried - then mechanically ground into a fine powder.
Use
Beetroot powder has two great strengths: intense colouring power and a mild flavour. Together they make it versatile:
- Smoothies & juices: 1 tsp in 300 ml of smoothie with apple, banana and ginger - a bright pink shade
- Hummus & dips: 1 tbsp in classic hummus for pink hummus - tastes mild and earthy
- Baked goods: 1-2 tbsp in the batter for pink pancakes, pink cakes or red biscuits without food colouring
- Pasta & gnocchi: 1 tbsp in the dough for naturally pink pasta or pink ravioli
- Dressings & sauces: ½ tsp in yoghurt dressing for a touch of pink
Dosage: ½ to 1 tsp for one portion of smoothie. For baked goods, 1-2 tbsp per 500 g of flour. When colouring, start with a small amount and add more as desired - even small amounts colour strongly.
Tip from the kitchen: beetroot powder is ready to use straight away - no peeling, no pre-cooking as with fresh beetroot. For intense colour, briefly soak the powder in lukewarm water, then fold it in.
Note: because of the natural nitrate content of beetroot, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR) recommends not feeding beetroot products to infants in their first year of life. Adults can consume beetroot powder in normal food quantities without concern.
Quality
- 100% pure beetroot - no additives, no flavourings, no colourings (apart from the natural colour of the root itself)
- Single-origin from Sri Lanka - straight from our partner families, no mixed goods from anonymous wholesale
- Hand-harvested and packed as a single variety in Sri Lanka - no mixing with goods of other origins
- Intense natural colouring effect - the perfect food colouring for dough, hummus and smoothies
- Ready to use - no peeling, no pre-cooking as with fresh beetroot
Ingredients & nutrition
Ingredients: Beetroot (Beta vulgaris), ground (100%).
Origin: Sri Lanka.
Allergens: none.
Recipes
Pink hummus with beetroot powder
Serves 4, preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tin of chickpeas (240 g drained)
- 1 tbsp Beetroot Powder
- 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp water
- Salt, pepper and cumin to taste
Method
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse briefly with cold water
- Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor
- Blend for 2-3 minutes until creamy, adding a little water as needed
- Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of cumin
- Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds
Note: The beetroot powder gives the hummus its typical pink colour and a light earthy note that goes well with tahini and lemon.
Responsibility & production
Responsible food business operator:
MrCOLOMBO
Owner: Janathan Rajakumar
Rheinstr. 32
64283 Darmstadt
From the field into your kitchen
Straight from our fields in Sri Lanka
OUR PROMISE
Quality without compromise.
Four quality standards we consistently uphold. So you know what ends up in your kitchen.
FSSC 22000-certified packing.
Our packing partner facility in Sri Lanka is FSSC 22000-certified - an internationally recognised standard for food safety across all processing in the country of origin.
Direct from our smallholder families.
No middlemen. We buy directly from our smallholder families in Jaffna and the central region of Sri Lanka - through local partner cooperatives on site.
Single origin.
Every spice from one defined region of Sri Lanka - 100 % single-variety, never blended with other origins.
Where our spice really grows.
Our spices come directly from smallholder partner families in Sri Lanka. The plants grow under the tropical sun in mineral-rich soils - cultivated the traditional way, harvested by hand and dried single-variety.
We know our partners personally. What arrives with us has a story - from cultivation in Sri Lanka to the shelf in Darmstadt.
Sri Lankan highlands
Traditional cultivation
Direct from Sri Lanka
How our spice comes to be.
Cultivation, processing and packing happen in Sri Lanka. We bring the fully packed goods to Darmstadt and send them to you.
01
In the fields of Sri Lanka
In our partner families' growing area in Sri Lanka, the beetroot tubers (Beta vulgaris) are harvested by hand, washed thoroughly and cut into even slices - single origin from one growing region.
02
Processing in Sri Lanka
At our partner facility in Sri Lanka, the slices are gently dried, then ground into a fine powder and finally packed on site, single variety, in sealed packaging with an aroma-protecting inner lining.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Beetroot Powder from Sri Lanka
Everything worth knowing about the origin, use, dosage and storage of MrCOLOMBO beetroot powder.
Our beetroot powder can do both, but it is most often used for its intense natural color.
At the same time, it adds a mild, slightly sweet and earthy flavor that is more subtle than fresh beetroot. Perfect when you want to enhance color and add gentle depth without overpowering the dish.
At the same time, it adds a mild, slightly sweet and earthy flavor that is more subtle than fresh beetroot. Perfect when you want to enhance color and add gentle depth without overpowering the dish.
Beetroot powder works especially well in smoothies, bowls, doughs, pancakes, dips, and creamy dishes like risotto.
It not only adds vibrant color but also blends easily into recipes. If you are looking for natural coloring and simple use, it is much more practical than fresh beetroot.
It not only adds vibrant color but also blends easily into recipes. If you are looking for natural coloring and simple use, it is much more practical than fresh beetroot.
It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a subtle earthy note.
Compared to fresh beetroot, the taste is softer and more balanced, making it easy to combine with fruits, yogurt, doughs, or savory dips.
Compared to fresh beetroot, the taste is softer and more balanced, making it easy to combine with fruits, yogurt, doughs, or savory dips.
Start with a small amount and increase gradually depending on the color and intensity you want.
Beetroot powder colors faster than expected, while the taste usually stays mild. Especially in smoothies, dips, or doughs, it is best to add slowly and adjust as needed.
Beetroot powder colors faster than expected, while the taste usually stays mild. Especially in smoothies, dips, or doughs, it is best to add slowly and adjust as needed.
Our beetroot powder is made from fresh roots that are gently dried and processed without artificial additives.
This preserves both the natural flavor and the vibrant color. The result is a versatile, easy to use ingredient that adds visual impact and natural character to everyday cooking.
This preserves both the natural flavor and the vibrant color. The result is a versatile, easy to use ingredient that adds visual impact and natural character to everyday cooking.
The intense pink colour is very well preserved at moderate baking temperatures (up to 180 °C). With longer baking or temperatures above 200 °C, the colour may fade slightly. In cold dishes such as hummus or smoothies, the colour remains stable.
The best-before date (BBD) is always printed on the label on the back of the packaging - that is where you will find the binding date for your batch. For the full flavour, it is best to store beetroot powder in a cool, dry place away from light in the resealable original packaging.
The best-before date is always printed on the label on the back of the pack - that is where the binding value for your batch is stated. For full aroma, store the spices cool, dry and protected from light in the original packaging.
Shipped on business days within 24 h from our warehouse in Darmstadt by DPD or DHL - depending on capacity. Delivery time Germany: 2-4 business days.
We buy directly from the smallholder families of Sri Lanka, organised through local partner cooperatives. Packing takes place in the country of origin, Sri Lanka, not in Europe. Packing at origin keeps the value where the spices grow and makes for a shorter, transparent chain. At MrCOLOMBO there is no anonymous supply chain.
Four of our classics (organic turmeric powder, organic moringa powder, organic lemongrass powder and organic lemongrass cut) are certified under EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (DE-ÖKO-005, Ecocert Deutschland GmbH). Not every variety is organic certified; the labelling and details on the respective product page are authoritative.
14-day right of withdrawal, no ifs or buts (German Civil Code, BGB §355). Unopened packaging receives a full refund. In the event of quality defects we send a free replacement or refund the purchase price.
