Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormConcentrate (Liquid/Syrup/Frozen Industrial Input)
Industry PositionProcessed Food Ingredient / Intermediate
Market
Beet juice concentrate in India is primarily positioned as an industrial ingredient used for beverage formulation and as a natural colour/flavour component in processed foods. India has a broad processed fruit/vegetable and juice-processing base and also supplies beetroot juice concentrate into international ingredient channels, while some buyers may still import for specific specifications or certifications. Market access for imported beet juice concentrate is strongly shaped by India’s FSSAI Food Import Clearance System (FICS), which can subject consignments to document scrutiny, sampling, and testing at ports integrated with Customs via ICEGATE/SWIFT. Within India, at least one processor publicly cites sourcing beetroot from Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh for beetroot juice concentrate production.
Market RoleProducer and processor market with niche export supply; importer where specific specs/certifications are required
Domestic RoleIndustrial ingredient for beverages and processed-food manufacturing; also used for colour standardization in ingredient systems
Specification
Physical Attributes- Common commercial forms include water-soluble liquid concentrate and powder formats in ingredient channels.
Compositional Metrics- Commercial beetroot juice concentrate offers in-market references around ~65–68 °Brix (examples shown by suppliers); verify buyer specification per contract and test method.
Packaging- Aseptic drums (bulk) and bag-in-box formats are common for industrial juice concentrates; frozen forms are also used depending on supply chain design.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Beetroot sourcing (farm/aggregator) → washing/prep → juice extraction/pressing → filtration/clarification → concentration (water removal) → pasteurisation/sterilisation → aseptic filling (bulk) → inland transport to port/industrial user → (if imported) Customs ICEGATE/SWIFT filing + FSSAI FICS clearance → buyer storage and formulation/reconstitution
Temperature- Shipments may be handled as aseptic ambient-stable concentrate or as frozen concentrate depending on supplier format and buyer requirement; storage should follow the product’s declared storage conditions.
Shelf Life- Quality is sensitive to package integrity and handling; aseptic packaging is commonly used for industrial concentrates to preserve microbiological and sensory quality.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance during India’s FSSAI Food Import Clearance System (FICS) process (e.g., document/label inconsistencies or non-conforming test outcomes) can block or severely delay clearance, preventing issuance of an FSSAI No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the consignment.Align pre-shipment dossier to FSSAI Food Imports Manual document list (including ingredient list, product label, and end use declaration), run a label/ingredient reconciliation check, and pre-agree test/quality specifications (including any additives) with the Indian importer before dispatch.
Documentation Gap MediumMissing mandatory import documents (or mismatches between Bill of Entry, label, and ingredient list) can trigger holds and extended dwell time at port under FICS workflows.Use the FSSAI Food Imports Manual checklist as a shipment gate; have importer/CHA validate ICEGATE + FICS upload package before vessel arrival.
Food Safety MediumIf the beet juice concentrate formulation uses processing aids/additives (e.g., acids, stabilizers) or preservation approaches, buyer and regulator scrutiny may focus on compliance with applicable standards and declared composition, particularly for concentrates used for reconstitution.Provide a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis and a clear additive/processing-aid declaration; ensure any additive use aligns with applicable standards (e.g., Codex GSFA provisions for vegetable juice concentrates) and is correctly declared for India-market labelling needs.
Logistics MediumQuality degradation risk increases if packaging integrity is compromised or if handling/storage conditions are inconsistent with the declared storage conditions (especially for frozen formats), potentially leading to rejection or claims.Specify and verify packaging format (aseptic drum/bag-in-box vs frozen) and storage conditions on shipping documents; use tamper-evident seals and temperature-monitoring where cold chain is required.
Standards- HACCP
- ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
- BRC (BRCGS)
FAQ
What documents are typically required to import beet juice concentrate into India under FSSAI clearance?FSSAI’s Food Imports Manual lists mandatory documents including the Bill of Entry, Country of Origin Certificate, Bill of Lading, FSSAI Import License, Invoice, Packing List, Ingredient List, Product Label, and an End Use Declaration. Depending on the product category, additional documents (such as a Certificate of Analysis) may be requested.
How does India’s FSSAI Food Import Clearance System (FICS) affect shipment timelines for beet juice concentrate?FSSAI states that food imports can be routed through FICS integrated with Customs ICEGATE under SWIFT, and consignments may undergo document scrutiny, visual inspection, sampling, and testing based on risk profiling. If the consignment is found conforming, an FSSAI No Objection Certificate (NOC) is issued; if not, clearance can be delayed or refused until the review process is completed.
Is beet juice concentrate treated as a vegetable-juice concentrate in international additive standards?Codex GSFA includes a specific category for “Concentrates for vegetable juice (14.1.2.4)”, described as concentrates made by physical removal of water from vegetable juice and sold in liquid, syrup, or frozen forms for reconstitution. This category also lists example additive provisions (such as acids and certain stabilizers) that can be used where applicable and compliant.