Product overview

What to know about Betafood®

Betafood is a beet-based whole-food formula introduced by Standard Process in 1943. Its organic beet, Swiss chard and oat blend is described for normal digestive and intestinal function and the processing of dietary fats. Confirm the bottle size and current label at checkout.*

Key label facts

One tablet lists a 312 mg blend of beet root, Swiss chard juice powder, oat flour and beet leaf juice powder. Contains honey. No separate betaine or nitrate amount is declared, and betaine HCl is not listed. Keep the bottle tightly closed as directed.

These are labeled serving facts. Follow this product’s manufacturer directions and full cautions.

  • Supports normal digestion and intestinal function according to the manufacturer.*
  • Contains organic beet root, Swiss chard juice powder, oat flour and beet leaf juice powder.
  • The manufacturer identifies the formula as vegetarian, gluten-free, non-dairy and non-soy.

Ingredients and dietary attributes

Ingredient overview

Per one tablet: proprietary blend 312 mg of organic beet root, organic Swiss chard juice powder, organic oat flour and organic beet leaf juice powder. Other ingredients: honey and calcium stearate.

Dietary and allergen considerations

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free
  • Non-Dairy Formula
  • Non-Soy Formula
  • Not vegan

Contains honey and is not vegan. Keep out of reach of children; verify the current bottle label and size before use.

Use the ingredient statement and label on the package you receive as the current source for dietary decisions.

Nutrient references

Ingredient research context

These NIH resources explain ingredients in the formula. They do not test or endorse this product.

Review current Betafood® label and listing in the WSNC inSITE store ↗ for the ingredients and nutrients in this product. The references below give ingredient or nutrient context; they do not test or endorse the formula.

  • Calcium

    This NIH resource provides background on calcium. Check the current product label for the ingredient form and amount; this reference does not test or endorse Betafood®. NIH background: Calcium ↗

Compare the label details

Betafood® label comparisons

One tablet lists a 312 mg blend of beet root, Swiss chard juice powder, oat flour and beet leaf juice powder. Compare the complete selected formula and labeled serving. Shared ingredients do not establish equivalent amounts or interchangeable use.

Compare recorded product information, then open each full product page for complete ingredients and cautions. Serving instructions are product-specific.
ProductListing focusDeclared formula in briefLabel directions
Betafood®View product →Standard ProcessContains beets to support digestion and intestinal function*One tablet lists a 312 mg blend of beet root, Swiss chard juice powder, oat flour and beet leaf juice powder. Contains honey. No separate betaine or nitrate amount is declared, and betaine HCl is not listed. Keep the bottle tightly closed as directed.One tablet per meal, or as directed. Keep the bottle tightly closed because the product absorbs moisture.Full ingredients and cautions →
A-F Betafood®View product →Standard ProcessA beet-centered whole-food formula with vitamin A, vitamin B6, iodine and essential fatty-acid ingredients for biliary and gallbladder support.*Two tablets list vitamin A 450 mcg RAE, B6 0.3 mg, iodine 40 mcg and a 510 mg blend with beet, Swiss chard, other plants and bovine ingredients. Contains honey and animal tissues. A-F Betafood and Betafood are different formulas, not different package sizes.Two tablets with each meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.Full ingredients and cautions →

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Common questions

Betafood® FAQ

Clear answers based on the current manufacturer listing and practitioner context.

Does Betafood contain beet?

Yes. The current manufacturer label lists organic beet root and beet leaf juice powder with Swiss chard and oat flour.

Is Betafood vegan?

No. The other-ingredients list includes honey, though the manufacturer labels the product vegetarian.

How is Betafood taken?

The manufacturer suggests one tablet per meal, or as directed, and advises keeping the bottle tightly closed.

Is Betafood a betaine HCl supplement?

No betaine hydrochloride is listed on the inspected panel. Betafood is a beet-based proprietary blend; naturally occurring constituents do not establish a separately declared betaine dose. A-F Betafood is also a separate formula, and research on it should not be attributed to Betafood.

Source transparency

Product sources and review notes

Product details and formulas may change. Review the current manufacturer listing and the label on the package before use. The date above records a price check; it is not an editorial review date. How we research product information →