Member Owned Since 1976 Responsible to People and Planet Certified Organic Usda Organic Non-Irradiated Kosher Certified Organic by Qai Frontier Co-op Bulk Organic Beet Powder is popular as a boost to smoothies and other foods and is also used to add its natural red color to food. It's made from the red, fleshy root portion of the beet plant. One pound of beet powder is approximately equivalent to ten pounds of fresh beets. About Us - Owned by stores and organizations that buy and sell our products, Frontier Co-op has been a member-owned cooperative since 1976. We support natural living and our products are never irradiated or treated with Eto. We're committed to the health and welfare of the environment and everyone producing and consuming our botanical products.Our beet powder is made from the red, fleshy root portion of the plant after the root hairs and green tops have been removed. One pound of beet powder re-hydrated is approximately equal to 9 pounds of fresh, unprepared beets..