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home | Bright Beet Book | Cosun Beet Companyhome | Bright Beet Book | Cosun Beet Company BrightBeetBook Beet, bursting with possibilities A sunny September day. The beet are lined up neatly in the field. Row after row, a field full of beet ready to be harvested. The farmer walks through his crop for the last time. Tomorrow he will lift the first hectares. The soil crunches under his feet. The pale heads of the beet stand out sharply against the dark earth. The farmer pulls one out of the soil. There are no limits to what this beet can become. The farmer lets its taproot slide through his fingers. It will soon be turned into green energy. He looks at the leaf. It is used as a green manure now but in the not too distant future it could be a raw material for plant-based protein suitable for use in meat replacements or as a substitute for chicken egg protein. The farmer cradles the beet in his hands. He weighs it, he turns it. He feels… pastries, paper, shampoo, dishwasher tablets, clothes. The sugar beet he is holding is a kilogram of pure potential. And it will all be realised, not a drop, not a fibre will go unused. None of it will be wasted. This book is like the beet on a sunny September day. You have pulled it out of the soil, held it in your hands and seen that it is bursting with possibilities. This book tells the story of just how versatile beet are. Leaves Protein Water Process water Sugar Thin juice Thick juice Agricultural lime Granulated sugar Icing sugar Soft sugar Sugar syrups Liquid sugar Invert sugar syrup Purified molasses Molasses Betaine yeast extract from molasses Pulp Dried and ground beet pulp Cellulose Fibres Pectin Galactaric acid This is the book of the beet This is the book of the beet. Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. Altissima. More commonly known as sugar beet. But beet is simpler and better. Because sugar is only one of the many components that beet offer us. They could also be known as fibre beet or pectin beet. Beet are a versatile source of raw materials for many food and non-food applications. From pastries to marinades, from textiles to cosmetics, from anti-freeze in vaccines to replacements for microplastics. Much of what surrounds us is made from beet, or can be. Beet have enormous potential. This book will give you an impression of what is made from the beet’s components now and what can be in the future. We see or taste 135 products every day. Prepare to be surprised and inspired! Agricultural Agricultural Animal feed Beet pulp To extract sugar from sugar beet, the beet are sliced into thin strips known as cossettes, and conveyed to a diffuser full of hot water. In the next step, the sugar is extracted from the beet in the diffusion tower. The cossettes are then pressed to make pressed pulp, a good animal feed. Agricultural Carbon sequestration Sugar beet A hectare of sugar beet can capture roughly the same amount of CO2 that ten cars emit every year. The beet use this CO2 to produce sugar. As part of this assimilation process, the plants also make oxygen. A hectare of sugar beet produces more oxygen than six hectares of forest. Agricultural Crop fertiliser Granulated sugar Farmers can spray granulated sugar dissolved in water on wheat when the head begins to form. The wheat grains absorb the sugar. This improves the quality of the protein in the wheat and thus the baking properties of wheat flour. Agricultural Crop irrigation in greenhouse complexes Water Water makes up three-quarters of the beet. It is released during sugar production. When purified, it is perfect to irrigate greenhouses. The treatment plant makes sure the water meets all the quality standards and then stores it. When the greenhouses have exhausted their rainwater reserves, the treatment plant pumps up the treated process water and pipes it to the greenhouses. Agricultural Farmland - Lime fertiliser Agricultural lime Lime is used to purify non-sugars out of the raw juice during sugar production. A by-product of this process is agricultural lime, a combination of calcium carbonate and organic matter. Beet growers use this lime fertiliser to maintain the pH of their fields and improve soil structure. Agricultural Food for bees Granulated sugar and icing sugar Beekeepers often use a mix of granulated sugar and water to replace the honey they take from their bee hives. It is a source of energy for the bees to build honey comb and keep the brood at the right temperature. For bees, sugar is the cleanest, most digestible food. In the winter the bees cluster together to keep the hive warm. To maintain the temperature, they need energy. They get it from sugar fondant – a mix of icing sugar, glucose syrup and water. Agricultural Mushroom casing soil Agricultural lime Lime is used to purify non-sugars out of the raw juice during sugar production. A by-product of this process is a mixture of calcium carbonate and organic matter: agricultural lime. Mushroom growers use it as a casing soil. It keeps the top soil moist for longer and more consistently and encourages the growth of new mushrooms. Agricultural Soil fertiliser Beet leaves When the beet are harvested, the foliage is left on the ground where it acts as a green fertiliser. The leaves nourish the soil with oxygen, phosphate and organic matter. This improves the soil’s fertility for the next crop and less artificial fertiliser is needed. Food Food Alcoholic drinks Liquid sugar Manufacturers of liqueurs and mixed drinks add liquid sugar to their products not only for the sweet taste but also to enhance the taste of the other ingredients and do justice to their flavours. Sugar also gives the drinks a fuller mouthfeel. Food Apple syrup Sugar beet juice Boil sugar beet juice, thicken it and voilà: a syrup that tastes somewhere between sweet, slightly bitter and pleasantly tart. This unrefined sugar beet juice still contains all the minerals from the beet, including iron. Blend it with apple syrup for a characteristically tart apple syrup (30% apple, 70% sugar beet). Food Apple turnovers Granulated sugar An apple turnover is not complete without a decorative coating of coarse granulated sugar. Sugar is also added to the filling of apples and raisins to slightly sweeten the sour taste of the apples. Food Bar – fillings Granulated sugar, invert sugar syryp and blended syrup Chocolate bars are often a casing of chocolate with a filling of nougat, nuts, caramel and the like. Sugar acts as a flavouring in chocolate. Sugar syrups give the filling an enjoyable soft structure and a longer shelf life. Food Bread Fibres Bread stays fresh for longer thanks to beet fibres from the pulp. Beet pulp is a natural bread improver that retains moisture for longer. It enriches bread with fibres. Beet pulp also lowers the amount of carbohydrate in the bread so that it has fewer calories. With a neutral colour and taste, it works without being noticed. It is also gluten free. Food Brownies Soft sugar Brownies owe their colour not only to the chocolate but also to dark soft sugar. The rich taste of brownies and its characteristic texture (soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside) are also due to soft sugar. Food Candy floss Granulated sugar Candy floss on a stick is a special treat. The floss is made from hot molten sugar spun in a special centrifuge and twirled onto a stick. Food Cereal bars Sugar derivatives Sugar derivatives such as glucose and fructose are used to sweeten cereal bars and also to hold the ingredients together. They have a neutral colour and sweet taste and enhance the healthy cereal ingredients’ taste and chewiness. Glucose and fructose contain the same amount of calories as sugar. The calorie count can be reduced by using other sugar derivatives such as allulose and arabinose. Food Champagne Granulated sugar During two stages of the production process, champagne houses add a ‘liqueur de tirage’ to the still wine. This mixture of sugar, yeast and wine creates the secondary fermentation in the bottle and the bubbles in the wine. Yeast turns sugar into alcohol and induces carbonation. Food Chocolate bars Granulated sugar and/or icing sugar Ground granulated sugar or icing sugar gives texture and body to a bar of chocolate. Chocolate also owes its sweet taste to sugar; it softens the bitter natural taste of cocoa. Food Chocolate spread Granulated sugar Entire cookery books have been written about some chocolate spreads. Taste and smoothness are the big attraction. The manufacturers of chocolate spreads use ground granulated sugar to sweeten the spread and give it its delicious mouthfeel. Food Chocolates Granulated sugar, icing sugar and invert sugar syrup Chocolates are complex works of art, with sugar playing many roles. Chocolate thanks its sweet taste to granulated sugar; it softens the bitterness of cocoa. Icing sugar gives the filling a sweet taste and an enjoyable mouthfeel. Invert sugar syrup lengthens the shelf life by slowing down crystallisation. Food Crème brûlée Granulated sugar Granulated sugar adds texture and taste to crème brûlée. The custard is finished with a layer of caramelised granulated sugar. Food Croissants Granulated sugar A lightly baked croissant would not look the same without sugar. Granulated sugar is used in the croissant dough. It makes the croissant rise and gives it its attractive colour and full taste. Food Curry paste Granulated sugar Curry paste is a wet spice mixture that is used to prepare curry dishes. Depending on the number of peppers it contains, the paste can be milder or hotter. Granulated sugar supports the range of tastes in the paste. Food Decorative icing sugar Icing sugar Icing sugar gives cakes an appealing snowy appearance. An attractive addition to any cake, especially in the winter and for treats during the December holidays, from apple cake to Christmas stollen. Food Dry sausages Yeast extract from molasses Molasses is a medium to grow baker’s yeast. The yeast extracts produced in this process act as flavour enhancers in dry sausages. They add umami taste and can replace salt. Food EclairsMille-feuille Icing sugar and granulated sugar From mocha brown to bubble gum pink, any colour can be used in the icing on an eclair or mille-feuille. Icing sugar is the first ingredient for the glaze. Mixed with water and glucose syrup, it forms an attractive smooth paste. Granulated sugar is included in the filling of baker’s cream. Food Fudge Soft sugar The caramel taste of fudge and the pleasant mouthfeel are due to soft sugar. Dark soft sugar adds colour to the fudge and gives it a sweet taste. Food Iced coffee with foam Protein A tasty, firm foam topping on iced coffee can be made using protein from beet leaves. Whipping the protein from beet leaves creates the foam. Plant-based protein from beet leaves can replace chicken egg protein. Food Jam /low-sugar jam /preserves Granulated sugar Sugar provides an extra sweet, natural taste of course. But it also preserves. Granulated sugar extracts water from the fruit, which increases the dry matter and the jam, low-sugar jam (50% less sugar) and preserves (thicker than jam and with whole fruit) keep for longer. Food Ketchup insoluble cellulose from beet pulp and granulated sugar Sugar is a multitasker in ketchup. It enhances the sweet taste of tomatoes and tones down the sour elements. Sugar attracts moisture so that there is less for micro-organisms. This lengthens the ketchup’s shelf life. Sugar also binds the sauce and gives ketchup its shiny appearance. Cellulose from beet pulp makes ketchup thinner so that it can be pumped out of the bottle more easily. Food Liquorice Purified molasses First used as a medicine against coughs and sore throats, but for the past few decades a popular sweet in northern Europe. Molasses is an important flavouring in liquorice sweets and gives them structure. It also produces the well-known dark colour. Food Macarons Icing sugar and granulated sugar Icing sugar is a key ingredient when making successful macarons. It gives them a creamy, not sandy mouthfeel. Together with eggs, granulated sugar is the basis for the meringue shells, sweet tasting with a delicate structure. Food Marinades – satay Purified molasses Molasses gives marinades their characteristic flavour. It adds a dark colour and a savoury taste. Marinated meat, such as satay, has a well- balanced umami taste and grills to a deep brown thanks to the maillard reaction. Food Marinades for chicken wings and spareribs Soft sugar Chicken wings and spareribs are not complete without a dark brown crust somewhere between crunchy and sticky. The marinades often contain soft sugar. When the meat is being prepared the sugar caramelises to give the meat its rich flavour and attractive colour. Food Meringues Protein and granulated sugar Think of a boulangerie in a village square in France with a window full of meringues. They are made from egg white and granulated sugar. Plant-based protein from beet leaves can replace chicken egg protein. During preparation, the sugar dissolves into the egg white to form a firm and airy mixture. If not enough sugar is added, the firm and airy mixture can collapse in the oven. Food Muesli – Cruesli Granulated sugar, invert sugar syrup and molasses Muesli sometimes contains sugar for a sweeter taste. Different syrups have their own distinct taste characteristics. Sugars and syrups are added to cruesli so that the components stick to each other. After drying they are broken into bite size pieces. Food Muffins Protein and granulated sugar Granulated sugar and (plant-based) proteins are key ingredients when baking muffins. The sugar gives them structure, taste and colour. The plant-based proteins from beet leaves replace chicken egg protein. Proteins form a strong matrix during baking that gives the muffins their elasticity and strength. Food Pancake syrup Sugar Syrup Pouring syrup is made from the juice of sugar beet. Many people eat it on pancakes but it is also nice in yoghurt and porridge. Food Preserves Granulated sugar Canning factories add sugar to peaches, pineapple and other canned fruits not only to enhance the taste but also to preserve the fruit. It prevents or delays the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts. Food Processed meatsvegan grilled sausage Fibres The fibres from beet pulp are a good filler in sausages. Beet pulp puts fibres on the menu. Beet pulp fibre resembles fat to make vegetarian sausages more succulent. The fibres have a neutral colour and taste and are gluten free. They can absorb the taste, proteins and liquids, which are released again when the sausage is chewed Food Ratatouille or Boeuf Bourguignon Soft sugar Soft sugar gives a distinctive taste to a dish. Not only to sweet ones but also to savoury dishes. Ratatouille and boeuf bourguignon, for instance, take on a caramel-like flavour when soft sugar is added. Food Rock Granulated sugar Children love sticks of rock and giant lollies not just for the sweet sugary taste but also for the mouthfeel. The brittle inside in combination with a crunchy outer coating. Sugar gives rock and lollies this structure. Food Salad dressing insoluble cellulose from beet pulp and granulated sugar You don’t need to shake before use. Cellulose made from beet pulp can act as a structurant that prevents the small particles in salad dressing from sinking to the bottom. Granulated sugar balances the sweet/sour taste. Food Salads Liquid sugar Liquid sugar gives salads like egg salads and tuna salads their smooth texture, taste and mouthfeel. The salads also have a longer shelf life. Liquid sugar reduces water activity. This means less water is present for micro-organisms to grow in. Food Smoothies Beet puree Sugar beet puree can replace bananas or apples as a filling in smoothies. Beet puree gives smoothies a slightly sweet taste and adds fibres. It also binds the smoothie slightly and when homogenised under pressure adds an extra smooth mouthfeel. Food Soft drinks Granulated sugar Adding sugar to a soft drink not only creates a sweet taste, it also adds body, which gives an enjoyable mouthfeel. Food Sorbets Invert sugar syrup Sugar not only gives sorbets their taste. Invert sugar syrup lowers the freezing point of the ice. The sorbet is then easier to serve in ice cream parlours. Invert sugar syrup also improves the structure of the ice. Food Sweet beers Granulated sugar In sweet beers like old brown and rosé beers, granulated sugar supports the taste. But brewers also add granulated sugar to ferment the beers. There is then enough yeast food to produce a higher alcohol percentage. Food Sweet soy sauce Purified molasses Molasses gives soy sauce its distinctive character. By adding molasses to the sauce, it develops a balanced flavour (umami) and syrupy structure. Food Sweetener for coffee and tea Sugar cubes or granulated sugar Anyone who does not like the pure taste of tea or coffee can sweeten the drink with a sugar cube or a spoonful of granulated sugar. Food Syrup waffles Blended syrup and granulated sugar Making syrup waffles is a skill all of its own. Granulated sugar in the dough gives the super-thin waffle its biscuit-like structure and colour. The syrup between the two waffles provides the characteristic taste and shelf life. The syrup is a blend of several components, such as sugar syrup, glucose syrup and invert sugar syrup. Food Tacos Yeast extract from molasses Yeast extract is a flavouring obtained from, for instance, baker’s yeast. Baker’s yeast grows on molasses. Yeast extracts work as flavour enhancer, they give foods like tacos an umami taste. The use of yeast extracts enables food companies to make products with less salt. Food Tomato soup insoluble cellulose from beet pulp and granulated sugar Cellulose from beet pulp can defy gravity. It stops the solids in the soup sinking to the bottom. Granulated sugar strengthens the tomatoes’ sweet taste tones and weakens the sour taste tones, making the soup as a whole better in balance. Food Vegan burgers Protein Beet leaves contain high quality protein that can be used instead of chicken egg protein. In a vegetarian burger, the protein from beet leaves can replace the chicken egg protein that usually binds the ingredients in the burger. Food Vegan mayonnaise Pectin and insoluble cellulose from beet pulp It is no easy task to give vegan mayonnaise its silky smooth shiny texture. But you can with pectin from beet. Pectin is added to stabilise the oil and water emulsion and keep it stable for longer (longer shelf life). Cellulose from beet pulp can replace up to 30% of the fat. Food Waffles Pearl sugar and granulated sugar Large coarse grains of sugar, preferably slightly molten, give a Liège waffle its characteristic mouthfeel and taste. The grains are pearl sugar. Granulated sugar is also used in Liège waffles to give the waffle dough its sweet taste. Food Wedding cakes Granulated sugar, invert sugar syrup and icing sugar Several kinds of sugar are used to make wedding cakes such wonderful pièces de résistance. Granulated sugar gives the cake taste and structure. Icing sugar gives the glaze a refined mouthfeel. The invert sugar syrup prevents crystallisation in the marzipan and keeps it soft for longer. Food Wine gumsgummy bears Granulated sugar Granulated sugar is a multifunctional ingredient in sweets like wine gums and gummy bears. It bulks out their volume and gives them their sweet taste. It also lengthens their shelf life. Food Yeastinstant yeast Molasses Molasses is a medium to produce yeast. Under the right conditions, the sugars in the molasses begin to ferment into yeast. The yeast is then dried and processed into instant yeast. Food Yoghurt drinks Granulated sugar and liquid sugar Granulated sugar gives yoghurt drinks their sweet taste. The addition of granulated sugar also gives a fuller mouthfeel. Health & Beauty Health & Beauty Antibiotics Molasses Micro-organisms that produce antibiotics work well in a medium like molasses. Molasses helps in the fight against pathogens. Health & Beauty Anti-dandruff shampoo The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp The substances that control dandruff are very small particles. Cellulose from beet pulp carries these particles. It ensures they remain mixed with all the other ingredients. A sustainable alternative to microplastics, which usually give shampoos their structure. Health & Beauty ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM Galactaric acid When new cells are grown, the body cleans up the dead ones. That is why galactaric acid works so well in skin creams. Galactaric acid specifically encourages the growth of new cells. Health & Beauty Baby wipes Granulated sugar Baby wipes must be soft and clean the skin effectively. Glycol can be made from granulated sugar. It is an important plant-based building block for polyester. By using plant-based glycol, less oil is needed to make the polyester. Health & Beauty Bath foam Betaine The luxury of a thick covering of bubbles and stepping out of the bath with smooth and silky skin. These are the promises of bath foam. Betaine keeps them both. It causes the foam. The skin tolerates it well. And the foam leaves a protective layer on the skin. Health & Beauty Body scrub Granulated sugar A clean and soft skin, a natural tint and a younger appearance. That is the result of soft scrubbing with granulated sugar. The grains remove the upper layer of skin. Sugar absorbs water, leaves a sweet scent and is gentle on the skin. Health & Beauty Concealer Betaine Betaine is included in many personal care products because of its many beneficial properties. In concealer, it regulates moisture. By adding betaine to concealer, the cream does not block the pores but lets the skin breathe. Health & Beauty Cough mixture granulated or liquid sugar A bottle of cough mixture is a standard feature in many families’ medicine cupboard. The ingredients often have a bitter taste. Manufacturers add granulated sugar or liquid sugar to mask the bitterness of the other ingredients. Health & Beauty COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines Granulated sugar Granulated sugar acts as an antifreeze in vaccines, also in certain types of COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines are stored at temperatures below freezing point. Granulated sugar (sucrose) stops the growth of large ice crystals when the vaccine is frozen. This is necessary because the crystals could damage the lipid nanoparticles in the frozen vaccine. Health & Beauty Disinfectant hand gel Bio-ethanol from thin and thick juice Bottles of disinfectant hand gel are now a common feature in many handbags, glove compartments and at all public entrances to buildings. Bio-ethanol made from thick juice and thin juice is used to make alcohol, the main component of disinfectant gels. Health & Beauty Food supplements Yeast extract from molasses Effervescent tablets with vitamins often contain yeast extract. Processed yeast extract is a very good source of proteins, vitamins and minerals suitable for food supplements. Molasses are the medium on which yeast flourishes. Health & Beauty Hair conditioner Betaine Betaine is a versatile ingredient. In conditioners it makes the hair smooth. Betaine is included in many personal care products because of its many useful properties: betaine produces a mild foam, moisturises the hair, fills wrinkles and supports the natural protection of the skin. And it softens and smooths the hair. Health & Beauty Hydrating eye gel Betaine Depending on the other ingredients in a product, the many beneficial properties attributed to betaine are more or less pronounced. On the tender skin under the eyes, betaine reduces swelling and has a calming and hydrating effect. Health & Beauty Lip peeling Granulated sugar Fine grains of granulated sugar act as a natural, delicate scrub to remove loose skin from the lips and reduce sore spots. Scrubbing with the fine grains also hydrates the lips. Health & Beauty Lozenges Granulated sugar or invert sugar syrup Lozenges can help relieve a sore throat or cough (they dissolve mucus). But the active ingredients often taste bitter. Lozenge manufacturers therefore add granulated sugar or invert sugar to mask the unpleasant taste of the other ingredients. Health & Beauty Medicines Granulated sugar and galactaric acid A smooth surface that is easier to swallow. A sweet additive to mask a medicine’s active ingredient. Sugar-coated pills are more agreeable to take. The galactaric molecule extracted from beet pulp delivers the medicine evenly. It delivers biomedical molecules via the stomach and the blood vessels to the place where they do their work: relieving a headache. Health & Beauty Moisturising face cream The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp and betaine Betaine is a natural moisturiser for use in face creams. It reduces fine wrinkles and protects the skin from irritations. Cellulose from beet pulp makes sure the ingredients in the cream are mixed correctly so that the cream spreads easily and is absorbed quickly. Health & Beauty Night cream The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp Cellulose from beet pulp makes sure the oil particles in night cream remain evenly spread out to prevent a layer of oil forming on top of the cream. When properly mixed, the ingredients make the cream more pleasant to use. The cream spreads better and is absorbed more readily. The cellulose replaces the use of microplastics. Health & Beauty Protein bars Betaine Betaine from sugar beet is a very suitable ingredient in sports food and food supplements. It promotes the breakdown of homocysteine, too much of which is bad for the heart and blood vessels. Betaine helps improve physical performance; it boosts the strength and stamina of muscles. Health & Beauty Sanitary towels Granulated sugar Women have to be sure that sanitary towels are absorbent, do not leak and are soft on the skin. That’s why sanitary towels are made from a series of layers, each with its own function. All the layers contain polyester, made from oil. This traditional polyester can be replaced with a more sustainable alternative. Glycol can be made from granulated sugar, an important plant-based raw material for polyester. By using plant-based glycol, less oil is needed to make the polyester. Health & Beauty Shampoo The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp Shampoo is easy to use thanks to the cellulose from beet pulp. It ensures that all ingredients remain mixed together and that the shampoo flows out of the bottle. And it’s sustainable because using cellulose cuts the need for microplastics. Health & Beauty Shower gel The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp Thanks to cellulose from beet pulp, shower gel flows easily from the tube and can be applied straightaway. As a structurant, the cellulose mixes water, fragrances, foamers and other ingredients. A sustainable and healthy solution to replace microplastics. Health & Beauty Sugar waxes Granulated sugar Sugar is a soft, safe, effective and natural ingredient to remove body hair. Sugar is sticky. Strips with a paste of sugar, water and lemon juice remove all the hair when they are pulled off the skin. Sugar waxes are effective on all parts of the body. Health & Beauty Suntan lotions The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp The solid particles that give suntan lotion its sun protection factor (SPF), the pigment that gives the lotion its white colour and water and oil in the lotion do not mix well. Cellulose from beet pulp stabilises the formula and improves the dosage properties. It ensures that all the components remain mixed and form a consistent compound that spreads easily. Microplastics are no longer needed. Health & Beauty Vitamins Granulated sugar Granulated sugar is a bulking agent. It increases the shelf life of vitamin gummies and gives them a sweeter taste. Sugar has yet another function in sport gummies: it adds to the stock of glycogen. Glycogen is glucose that is stored in the liver and muscles. It is a source of rapid energy during sport. Health & Beauty Wound care Icing sugar A paste of icing sugar with iso-betadine gel is used to treat wounds. The gel disinfects but is actually only needed to make the sugar attach to the wound. Icing sugar is an effective agent to kill bacteria. Sugar paste is also inexpensive and the wound usually heals without a scar. Furthermore, the skin is more resilient when it has healed. Home Home Bath tub Granulated sugar Most bath tubs are often made from composites. Composites are produced from two or more constituent materials, usually plastic reinforced with fibre. This strong material can be moulded into many shapes. The binding agent, the matrix, can be plastic made from plant-based glycol from granulated sugar. Glycol can replace some of the petroleum-based polyester component. Home Bathroom cleanerspray The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp You don’t want your cleaning agent to run off the tiles when you are cleaning the bathroom. A 100% natural product made from beet pulp, cellulose, will stop it. It makes the cleaning agent cling to the tiles so that it does not run down the wall (vertical cling). Home Bright Beet Book Fibres The Bright Beet Book is just one of the many products that can be made using the components of the beet. It has been printed on paper made using beet fibres. The paper has a significantly lower environmental footprint as its production emits less CO₂ and particulates and requires less farm land. What’s more, as the beet are grown locally, fewer transport movements are needed. Home Car upholstery Granulated sugar Polyester and polyurethane can replace suede as a fabric to cover car seats. Thanks to their extremely thin fibres the fabrics are as soft as velvet, durable and easy to clean. Glycol from granulated sugar is an important plant-based component to make polyester fabric. Granulated sugar also acts as a catalyst in the chemical process to make polyurethane. Home Cleaning agents All purpose cleaners Citric acid from molasses Molasses is the raw material for citric acid. Fermenting molasses produces citrate. Adding sulphuric acid and other acids to the citrate creates citric acid. This acid is used in many cleaning agents because it kills bacteria and moulds. It is an excellent detergent and disinfectant. Home Clothes Granulated sugar Fibres can be spun from molten polyester to make clothes. Polyester is currently made from petroleum but the glycol in polyester can also be made from granulated sugar. This more sustainable polyester can replace petroleum-based polyester in full. Making clothes more sustainable. Home Cooking Residual matter from the beet and process water After the beet have been washed, biogas can be made from the organic matter in the process water, such as broken beet tips and sugars dissolved in the water. The biogas can be upgraded and fed into the national gas transmission network as green gas. So you can fry an egg on ‘green beet gas’! Home Descalerwater softener Dried and ground beet pulp Components extracted from beet pulp are used to make water softening salt tablets. Water softening salt tablets work by removing calcium from the water. Soft water lengthens the life of equipment and machines that come into contact with water, such as dishwashers and washing machines, both in industry and in the home. Home Detergent The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp A biopolymer (cellulose) can be extracted from the pulp. It acts as a natural thickener that improves the detergent's dosage properties and stability. It is also the carrier for the pearlising agent. The mother of pearl shine it creates makes the product more attractive. Home Dishwasher tablets Dried and ground beet pulp How do you press dishwasher tablets? How do you make them stable and dissolve at the right moment? How does the powder flow? These are important questions when making and using dishwasher tablets. A multifunctional component of the beet pulp can answer many of them. As it is made from beet pulp, it is 100% natural and biodegradable. Home Dog and cat food Molasses Dog and cat food must not crumble in the bag. Manufacturers of dog and cat food use molasses as a binding agent or glue to hold the various ingredients together. Home Fabric softener The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp Cellulose from beet pulp acts as a structurant in fabric softeners. A structurant spreads the encapsulated fragrance evenly through the fabric softener. The cellulose replaces the microplastics that usually perform this function. Without microplastics, the fabrics are washed more sustainable. Home Foam rubber Granulated sugar Granulated sugar acts as a catalyst in the chemical process to make polyurethane. Polyurethane is used to make polyether foam, which is frequently used in children’s matrasses, sofas and many other items. Home Heating Residual matter from the beet and process water Broken beet tips, the sugars remaining in the process water and everything that remains after the beet have been washed can be turned into biogas. The biogas is fed into the national gas transmission network. Many houses are heated with this green ‘beet gas’. Home Leather dye Pectin A leather coat, bag, shoes, sofa, pectin makes everything looks better. Thanks to pectin from the beet the dye penetrates the leather better. Another advantage: pectin strengthens the intensity of the colour so that less dye is needed for the same effect. Home Liquid abrasive The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp A liquid abrasive contains many tiny particles that must not sink to the bottom of the bottle. Cellulose from beet pulp acts as a thickener that produces a uniform structure with an even distribution of the particles. And it makes it easier to rinse the abrasive off the cleaned surface. Clean and sustainable. Microplastics are no longer necessary. Home Liquid detergent The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp Liquid detergents include substances that react against each other. Encapsulation is a method to stop them reacting. This method is for example used for fragrances. A biopolymer from beet pulp (cellulose) carries these ‘encaps’, provides stability and improves the dosage properties. Home Net curtains Granulated sugar Glycol from granulated sugar is an important plant-based building block for polyester. Polyester fabric fibres are the perfect material for net curtains. The fabric is exceedingly strong and keeps its shape and colour. It hardly shrinks. As the fabric does not absorb anything, polyester is an anti-allergen and easy to clean with a little water and detergent. Now that’s environmentally friendly! Home Plant food Granulated sugar What is in a sachet of cut flower food? That’s right: granulated sugar (amongst other things). Young plants that produce few sugars through photosynthesis can also benefit from the carbon in sugar. Smart gardeners use sugar water to encourage garden plants to flower. But in moderation, too much is bad for the plant. Home Plant pots Beet pulp Beet pulp can replace virgin fibres and recycled paper in compression moulding. The chosen mix determines how strong the end product will be and its potential applications: from egg boxes to plant pots and drinking cups. All the products are biodegradable. Home Plastic tableware Granulated sugar Polylactic acid is a bioplastic made from sugar. Fermenting sugar from sugar beet or corn produces lactic acid molecules, the building blocks for polylactic acid. This type of plastic is known as PLA. It can be used to make dinner tableware. PLA dinner tableware is safe to use in microwaves and dish washers. The source – plants instead of petroleum – is better for the environment. And PLA degrades better than traditional plastics. Home Rain clothes Granulated sugar Granulated sugar has a double role in rain clothes. Glycol from granulated sugar is one of the raw materials for the polyester fabric fibre that rain clothes are made of. If the rain clothes are coated with polyurethane, the catalyst in the chemical process that made it was granulated sugar. Home Shoe laces Granulated sugar Shoe laces are made using thin but strong fibres. The fibres are cross-braided so that the laces are strong and hard-wearing. Shoe laces have to stretch slightly so that they tie better and the shoe fits more comfortably. Many shoe laces are made from polyester cotton. Polyester made using glycol from granulated sugar is more sustainable than polyester made entirely from petroleum. Home Sports clothes Granulated sugar Polyester made with glycol from granulated sugar is more sustainable than petroleum-based polyester. Polyester fabric is excellent for sports clothes. The curved fibre gives the fabric its elasticity. The fabric is light, smooth, sustainable, keeps its shape and colour and is resistant to sweat. Home Sports shoes Granulated sugar Glycol, an important plant-based building block for polyester, can be made from granulated sugar. Polyester is used in sports shoes. Manufacturers often use it in combination with other fabrics in the uppers of the shoes. But the lining is usually 100% polyester. Home Swimwear Granulated sugar Bikinis and trunks are made from a variety of fibres. One is polyester fabric fibre. Polyester fabrics are strong, smooth and supple. Polyester made using glycol from granulated sugar can be used instead of polyester made solely from petroleum. That’s more sustainable. Home Wall paint The insoluble cellulose from beet pulp An even colour, good cover and no mess. That is the ambition of everyone who paints a wall. Cellulose from beet pulp is a painter’s friend. As a structurant in the paint, it prevents pigment particles sinking to the bottom of the can. On a roller, it reduces splashes and produces a more even finish. Industrial Industrial Anti-corrosion agents Galactaric acid Galactaric acid is a natural compound that can protect metals against rust. It is a sustainable alternative in the world of anti-corrosion agents, which tend to have a poor reputation. Many other agents that protect against corrosion are harmful to health. Industrial Antifreeze Granulated sugar Glycol made from granulated sugar lowers the freezing point of water and so prevents ice formation. It is an active ingredient not only in antifreeze for cars. Antifreeze with glycol made from granulated sugar is also used by maintenance services to de-ice aircraft by removing ice from aeroplanes before they take off. Industrial Beet washing Water Water makes up three-quarters of the beet. It is released during sugar production. Some of this water is used to thoroughly wash the next delivery of beet and remove the tare soil. Industrial Bio-ethanol Thin and/or thick juice Bio-ethanol is made throughout the year from thick juice. During the beet campaign it is also made from thin juice and sometimes from molasses. Bio-ethanol is a raw material for biofuels and the chemical industry. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil oil products. Vehicles that drive on bio-ethanol emit less CO2 than petrol driven vehicles. Industrial Cleaning up oil pollution in surface water Dried and ground beet pulp Components of the beet pulp can help clean up oil pollution in surface water. The oil binds to the components so that it is easier to remove it from the water. These sustainable plant-based components help keep our lakes and seas clean. Industrial Composite for wind turbine blades Granulated sugar Wind turbine blades are made from composites that have to withstand high tensile and compressive forces. Composites are made from several materials, often fibre-reinforced plastics. A non-toxic, plant-based component for wind turbine blades is monopropylene glycol made from granulated sugar. Industrial Crosslinked coatings for food and beverage containers Galactaric acid Crosslinking strengthens coatings by bonding polymer chains to each other. Galactaric acid from beet pulp can be adapted so that it works as a crosslinker in natural coatings. The coatings protect soft drink and vegetable containers against rust and cracking. Industrial E10 Bio-ethanol from thin and thick juice Cars can drive on fuel produced from beet. The name of the fuel reveals how much bio-ethanol has been added: E10 contains up to 10% bio-ethanol, E5 between 0% and 5%. In South America, cars with ‘flex fuel’ engines can drive on pure bio-ethanol (E100). Bio-ethanol is produced by fermenting sugar, maize or wheat. The alcohol that is produced in this way is a form of renewable energy. Industrial Green gas – CNGfor transport Residual matter from the beet and process water Residual matter from the beet (such as broken beet tips) and the sugars present in the process water are used to make biogas (CNG). This green gas is an excellent vehicle fuel. It powers the bulk trucks that carry the sugar to its final destination. Industrial Green gasfor factories Residual matter from the beet and process water Broken beet tips and other residual matter from the beet plus the sugars in the process water are all used to make biogas. The sugar factories use this green gas to generate steam. This reduces their natural gas consumption by about 10% per annum. Industrial Heat transfer fluids for solar panels Granulated sugar The sun heats the fluid that flows through a thermal solar panel. The fluid provides the house with hot water. By adding glycol made from granulated sugar to the fluid, the heat is transferred more efficiently. Industrial Lifeboats Granulated sugar Composite materials consist of two or more components, often plastic reinforced with fibre. Composites are strong. The fibres resist tensile forces. The material that binds the fibres together (the matrix) resists compressive forces and shearing forces. Polyester made using glycol from granulated sugar is a good matrix for composite materials that are used to make lifeboats. Glycol from granulated sugar is an important plant-based building block for polyester and is more sustainable than polyester made entirely from petroleum. Industrial NOAH - circular car Granulated sugar A team from Eindhoven University of Technology has built a completely circular car. The chassis and the interior consist of particularly strong sandwich panels made from bioplastic based on sugar and flax fibre: Organic, extremely light and strong enough. Production used six times less energy than aluminium or carbon, the customary light-weight materials used in the car industry. Industrial Nutrients for micro-organisms Molasses Without micro-organisms, such as yeasts, and functional bacteria, such as lactic acid bacteria, we wouldn’t have foods and beverages such as bread, yoghurt and beer. Micro-organisms need nutrients to grow. Sugar-rich molasses are an excellent source. Industrial Paper bags Fibres The fibres in the beet pulp can be used as a raw material to produce paper. The sustainable fibres can replace 20% of the wood fibre in the bags. The environmental footprint of the paper is therefor much lower. The paper is strong enough to make paper bags from it. Industrial Plastic bottles Granulated sugar Most returnable plastic bottles are PET bottles made using glycol currently produced from fossil oil. PET bottles can be recycled, but not indefinitely. New plastic is therefore always needed. Glycol can also be made from granulated sugar. Being recyclable and plant-based, it’s twice as good. Industrial Printed matter Fibres Paper made from beet pulp can be recognised from the small bumps in the paper. They are cork particles from the skin of the beet. The paper is suitable for publishers seeking a visible, sustainable image with a recognisable sustainable raw material for their printed matter. Industrial Soil Tare soil Some soil (tare) is still attaching to the beet roots when they arrive at the sugar factory. It is washed off the beet and then stored so that it can be returned to the beet farms, used in greenhouses and industrial estates, used to raise or build roads, dykes, noise barriers and golf courses. Industrial Sugar bags packaging Fibres Making paper out of beet pulp is really rewarding. Beet paper is circular and is a food grade material. Beet meets beet: it is already being used to make sugar bags. Other foodstuffs will follow. Sustainable beet pulp fibre can replace 20% of the wood fibre in the bags. Industrial Tables made from beet pulp Beet pulp Table tops can be made sustainable by using a top layer of organic matter. The top also gives the table a sustainable appearance. The organic material can also be used for floors, doors, wall panels and cabinets. The top layer can consist of beet pulp bound together with an adhesive made from potato starch or plant-based resin. Not only is the appearance sustainable, so is the production, without harmful vapours or solvents. The top layer is biodegradable. A story about the future The story of the beet is also a story about the future. An optimistic look at what lies ahead. It is an answer to the call for sustainable, fossil-free raw materials. An answer to the pressing need to feed the world’s population without exhausting the earth. An answer to the urgent demand to prevent waste and re-use scarce resources. Research into innovative ways to use the beet’s components and develop new, unexpected and practical applications is accelerating at a rapid pace. And the results are so promising and wide-ranging that the end seems a long way away. A new book, twice as thick, could be written again in a few years’ time. Beet with all its versatility is part of an innovative solution for a sustainable future. It is a plant-based, circular hero. Colofon & credits AUTHOR: Cosun Beet Company in cooperation with Imagro CONCEPT & REALISATION: Iris Manniën-Vervaart, Kim van der Vorst, Cosun Beet Company Roger Engelberts, Marèl Vermeer-Scheenloop, Imagro DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Mike Otten, Patricia Derks, Imagro PHOTOGRAPHY: Suzie Geenen, Imagro Cosun Beet Company Shutterstock TEXT & EDITING: Iris Manniën-Vervaart, Kim van der Vorst, Cosun Beet Company Marèl Vermeer-Scheenloop, Imagro Corianne Roza, Rozatekst PUBLICATION: First edition, October 2021 Printed by NPN Drukkers BEET PAPER: This book is printed entirely on Crown Native beet paper. Manufactured by Crown van Gelder. A special word of thanks is due to everyone who helped in the creation of this book, particularly to the staff of Cosun Beet Company, Cosun Beet Company – Biobased Experts and Cosun innovation center. COPYRIGHT © 2021 COSUN BEET COMPANY & IMAGRO This book has been compiled with the greatest possible care. In it, we focus on the possibilities offered by sugar beet and its components and the valuable applications they can be processed into. Neither the publisher nor the author accepts any responsibility for errors or omissions in this book. This work is copyright protected. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, be it electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of the author ISBN: 978909035083   index nl | en | de   previous next   index nl | en | de Filter Choose a filter... Beet pulp Sugar beet Granulated sugar Water Agricultural lime Icing sugar Beet leaves Liquid sugar Sugar beet juice Invert sugar syrup Blended syrup Fibres Soft sugar Sugar derivatives Protein Insoluble cellulose from beet pulp Molasses Beet puree Pearl sugar Galactaric acid Betaine Thin juice Thick juice Dried beet pulp Ground beet pulp Process water Tare soil Sugar beet juice Pectin Clear filter Agricultural 4 Animal feed 5 Carbon sequestration 6 Crop fertiliser 7 Crop irrigation in greenhouse complexes 8 Farmland - Lime fertiliser 9 Food for bees 10 Mushroom casing soil 11 Soil fertiliser Food 13 Alcoholic drinks 14 Apple syrup 15 Apple turnovers 16 Bar – fillings 17 Bread 18 Brownies 19 Candy floss 20 Cereal bars 21 Champagne 22 Chocolate bars 23 Chocolate spread 24 Chocolates 25 Crème brûlée 26 Croissants 27 Curry paste 28 Decorative icing sugar 29 Dry sausages 30 EclairsMille-feuille 31 Fudge 32 Iced coffee with foam 33 Jam /low-sugar jam /preserves 34 Ketchup 35 Liquorice 36 Macarons 37 Marinades – satay 38 Marinades for chicken wings and spareribs 39 Meringues 40 Muesli – Cruesli 41 Muffins 42 Pancake syrup 43 Preserves 44 Processed meatsvegan grilled sausage 45 Ratatouille or Boeuf Bourguignon 46 Rock 47 Salad dressing 48 Salads 49 Smoothies 50 Soft drinks 51 Sorbets 52 Sweet beers 53 Sweet soy sauce 54 Sweetener for coffee and tea 55 Syrup waffles 56 Tacos 57 Tomato soup 58 Vegan burgers 59 Vegan mayonnaise 60 Waffles 61 Wedding cakes 62 Wine gumsgummy bears 63 Yeastinstant yeast 64 Yoghurt drinks Health & Beauty 66 Antibiotics 67 Anti-dandruff shampoo 68 ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM 69 Baby wipes 70 Bath foam 71 Body scrub 72 Concealer 73 Cough mixture 74 COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines 75 Disinfectant hand gel 76 Food supplements 77 Hair conditioner 78 Hydrating eye gel 79 Lip peeling 80 Lozenges 81 Medicines 82 Moisturising face cream 83 Night cream 84 Protein bars 85 Sanitary towels 86 Shampoo 87 Shower gel 88 Sugar waxes 89 Suntan lotions 90 Vitamins 91 Wound care Home 93 Bath tub 94 Bathroom cleanerspray 95 Bright Beet Book 96 Car upholstery 97 Cleaning agents All purpose cleaners 98 Clothes 99 Cooking 100 Descalerwater softener 101 Detergent 102 Dishwasher tablets 103 Dog and cat food 104 Fabric softener 105 Foam rubber 106 Heating 107 Leather dye 108 Liquid abrasive 109 Liquid detergent 110 Net curtains 111 Plant food 112 Plant pots 113 Plastic tableware 114 Rain clothes 115 Shoe laces 116 Sports clothes 117 Sports shoes 118 Swimwear 119 Wall paint Industrial 121 Anti-corrosion agents 122 Antifreeze 123 Beet washing 124 Bio-ethanol 125 Cleaning up oil pollution in surface water 126 Composite for wind turbine blades 127 Crosslinked coatings for food and beverage containers 128 E10 129 Green gas – CNGfor transport 130 Green gasfor factories 131 Heat transfer fluids for solar panels 132 Lifeboats 133 NOAH - circular car 134 Nutrients for micro-organisms 135 Paper bags 136 Plastic bottles 137 Printed matter 138 Soil 139 Sugar bags packaging 140 Tables made from beet pulpenen1771721164https://brightbeetbook.com

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