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Sugar beet fiber suppliers and sourcing guide

Sugar beet fiber is made from the pulp left after sugar is extracted from sugar beets (Beta vulgaris). The pulp is washed, pressed, dried and milled into a light gray to tan powder that combines insoluble fiber (cellulose and hemicellulose) with soluble pectin. It holds water well and is bought for bakery, cereals, meat products and sauces by particle size and fiber content.

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Category
Fibers
Also known as
beet fiber · sugar beet pulp fiber · beet fibre · Beta vulgaris
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of sugar beet fiber

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Standard milled fiber

    General-purpose grade for bakery and cereals.

  • Fine-milled grades

    Smaller particles for smoother texture in sauces, drinks and fillings.

  • Coarse grades

    Larger particles for water binding in meat and extruded products.

  • Non-GMO sourced

    From non-GMO beets; much of the US sugar beet crop is genetically engineered, so ask for documentation.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Total dietary fiber
Total, soluble and insoluble fiber by AOAC 991.43 or 2011.25.
Moisture
Loss on drying; affects flow, caking and microbial stability.
Water binding capacity
Grams of water held per gram of fiber, the main functional spec.
Particle size
Sieve analysis to confirm the grade.
Residual sugar
Sucrose left from the sugar process, by HPLC or enzymatic method.
Microbiology
Total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms or Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli and Salmonella.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Keep sugar beet fiber in sealed bags in a cool, dry place and re-seal opened bags, since it absorbs moisture readily. It is otherwise a stable dry powder. Suppliers set a best-before date for unopened packaging.

Lots and expiry dates

Fiber content, color and water binding vary with beet crop and process, so record them from each COA. Note the beet origin and GMO status of each lot.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

  • GRN 430, for sugar beet fiber notified by Nordic Sugar as a binder, texturizer and fiber source in meat and poultry products, bakery products, cereals, sauces and cheese, closed on Mar 6, 2013 with FDA having no questions.

    Source: hfpappexternal.fda.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • Health Canada's list of dietary fibres reviewed and accepted by its Food Directorate lists sugar beet fibre, obtained from sugar beet pulp by pressing, steam drying and milling, as an accepted dietary fibre.

    Source: canada.ca (opens in a new tab)

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Sugar beet fiber suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of sugar beet fiber can brands buy?

Common forms include standard milled fiber, fine-milled grades, coarse grades and non-GMO sourced. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for sugar beet fiber include?

Expect total dietary fiber, moisture, water binding capacity, particle size, residual sugar and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should sugar beet fiber be stored?

Keep sugar beet fiber in sealed bags in a cool, dry place and re-seal opened bags, since it absorbs moisture readily. It is otherwise a stable dry powder. Suppliers set a best-before date for unopened packaging.

What is the regulatory status of sugar beet fiber?

GRN 430, for sugar beet fiber notified by Nordic Sugar as a binder, texturizer and fiber source in meat and poultry products, bakery products, cereals, sauces and cheese, closed on Mar 6, 2013 with FDA having no questions. Health Canada's list of dietary fibres reviewed and accepted by its Food Directorate lists sugar beet fibre, obtained from sugar beet pulp by pressing, steam drying and milling, as an accepted dietary fibre.

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