Beet
Often called the "Jewel of the Underworld," the beet (Beta vulgaris) is a botanical master of storage, concentrating solar energy into a dense, sugar-rich taproot that has sustained northern civilizations through the leanest winters. While its dusty, rugged exterior suggests a humble origin, slicing into a beet reveals a vibrant, high-contrast interior—from the deep, ink-like violet of the Detroit Dark Red to the stunning, candy-striped "bullseye" of the Chioggia. Its flavor is a sophisticated, polarizing "terroir" defined by geosmin, the same organic compound that gives the air its scent after a fresh rain, providing an earthy bass note that balances its high natural sugar content.
Beet can be supplied as organic upon request
Botanical: Beta Vulgaris
The Mediterranean Root
The Beetroot (Beta vulgaris), commonly known simply as the beet, finds its ancestral roots in the wild sea beet that grows along the coastlines of the Mediterranean and Western Europe. While ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks initially cultivated the plant for its medicinal leaves, it wasn’t until the 16th century that the bulbous, earthy taproot we recognize today was selectively bred for culinary use in Central and Eastern Europe. By the 19th century, beets gained massive industrial importance following the discovery that they could be used to produce sucrose, leading to the rise of the sugar beet industry.
In the modern functional beverage market, the vibrant red “garden beet” has become a powerhouse ingredient, specifically in the forms of NFC (Not From Concentrate) juice and juice concentrate. NFC Juice: Produced by pressing fresh beets and immediately pasteurizing the liquid, NFC beet juice is the gold standard for the “clean label” and athletic performance sectors. It is naturally rich in nitrates, which the body converts into nitric oxide to improve blood flow and oxygen efficiency. Because it is never dehydrated, the juice maintains a deep, earthy “soil” flavor profile and a vivid magenta hue that is highly prized in premium wellness shots and cold-pressed blends.
The Brothers International
Quality Promise
Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Beet is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Beet of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.
Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.
Industry Glossery
A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology
Check out our glossary for a consolidated reference of commonly used terminology across the global fruit ingredient industry. It provides straightforward definitions and context for the language and concepts referenced throughout the industry.
