The beetroot pigment called betanin is responsible for the red coloring in urine and feces and this should not cause any health concerns.

Can beetroot crisps cause red stools?

The technical term for the presence of the red beetroot pigments in urine or stool is beeturia. Around 10 to 14 percent of the general population experiences this colorful surprise after eating beets. Beeturia is thought to be mostly harmless, but it can be a sign of iron deficiency in some individuals.

Is it blood or beets in stool?

Yes, eating beets or drinking beet juice can give your urine and/or your stool a slightly reddish or pink tinge. This phenomenon, called beeturia, is usually not cause for alarm.