: red in the face especially from embarrassment When she realized her mistake, she turned beet red.

Where does beet red come from?

The red color of beets comes from betalain pigments.

What is beet red color?

The red color is extracted from betanin which is found in beets. The beet-red color is a combination of anthocyanin and beet yellow color. It is rich in dietary fiber, iron, calcium, manganese, potassium along with other nutrients.