By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026
Beet root (Beta vulgaris) is the same deep-red vegetable used in Indian kitchens for salads, halwa and juice. In supplements it usually appears as a dried, concentrated extract, and the label often carries a ratio such as 10:1. This guide explains what that number means.
What does 10:1 mean?
An extract ratio shows how much raw material went into the finished extract. A 10:1 beet root extract is made from roughly 10 kg of beet root for every 1 kg of extract. So 1,000 mg of a 10:1 extract is made from about 10,000 mg of beet root powder.
The ratio describes concentration only. It does not tell you which natural compounds were kept, which is why some labels add a standardised percentage of a named compound.
Beet root extract vs beetroot nitrate
You may also see "beetroot nitrate" products. These are standardised to a stated nitrate content, so the label lists a nitrate figure. A plain 10:1 extract lists the weight of extract instead. Compare like with like.
What to check before you buy
- The extract ratio, and whether it is stated per serving or per capsule
- How many capsules make one serving
- Whether the beet root is organic, if that matters to you
- The number of servings per pack, to compare value
- The manufacturer details on the pack
Label facts: Zespo Beet Root 1,000 mg (10:1 Extract) – 90 Capsules
- Each two-capsule serving provides 1,000 mg of Beet Root (Beta vulgaris) 10:1 Extract, equivalent to 10,000 mg of Beet Root powder
- Made with organic beet root
- Contains 90 capsules providing 45 servings
- Made in India in a GMP-certified facility
See Zespo Beet Root 1,000 mg (10:1 Extract) – 90 Capsules on zespo.in · Also on Amazon.in (search "Zespo").
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Zespo products are food supplements, not medicines. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Take supplements as directed on the label and speak to a qualified healthcare professional if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
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