Is rote-beete-saftkonzentrat vegan?

"Rote-Beete-Saftkonzentrat" is a German ingredient term that translates to beetroot juice concentrate in English. It is derived from the edible taproots of the red beet plant. To manufacture the concentrate, fresh beets are washed, crushed, and mechanically pressed to extract the raw juice. This liquid is then filtered and heated under a vacuum to evaporate a significant portion of its water content, resulting in a thick, deeply colored syrup. It is widely used as a natural red-to-purple colorant and flavoring agent in beverages, confectionery, plant-based yogurts, meat substitutes, and bakery goods.

This ingredient is classified as vegan because it is made entirely from a plant source without the use of animal products. Unlike certain other natural red colorings, such as carmine derived from cochineal insects, beetroot juice concentrate is purely botanical. The concentration and clarification processes typically rely on mechanical filtration, heat, and standard plant-compatible enzymes rather than animal-derived fining agents, making the finished ingredient suitable for a vegan diet.