Dietary use of red beet crunchable tablets of freeze-dried red beet pulp

AbstractThe formulation of crunchable tablets of freeze-dried red beet pulp, a material of therapeutic and dietary value, is described. Various diluants, binders, lubricants, sweeteners and flavoring were chosen to provide desirable organoleptic properties, adequate stability and convenient manufacturing characteristics. 13 different formulations were tested and appraised by a panel for acceptability.