How to Make Beet Juice at Home (and When to Buy It Ready-Made)
How to make beetroot juice at home with a juicer or blender, how much nitrate homemade juice may contain, and when ready-to-drink juice is easier.
Last updated October 9, 2026 • Reviewed by Dr. A. Reviewer, M.Sc. Nutrition • Based on peer-reviewed sources
Short answer: Beets are among the richest food sources of nitrate, so fresh juice can provide a meaningful dose.[Hord et al., 2009 8]
Key takeaways
- ✓Beets are among the richest food sources of nitrate, so fresh juice can provide a meaningful dose.[Hord et al., 2009 8]
- ✓Nitrate content varies with the beets and processing, so homemade juice is less predictable than a tested product.[Gallardo et al., 2019 9; Hord et al., 2009 8]
- ✓Avoid antibacterial mouthwash around drinking it — it blunts the conversion of nitrate.[Kapil et al., 2013 7]
Making it at home
Wash and trim 2–3 medium beets, cut them into chunks, and run them through a juicer. With a blender, blend with a little water and strain through a fine sieve.
Adding apple, carrot, lemon or ginger softens the earthy taste. Drink it fresh, as beet juice stains easily.
How much nitrate you get
Nitrate in beets varies with soil, season and storage, so two batches can differ a lot.[Hord et al., 2009 8]
Lab testing of commercial products found nitrate levels differ several-fold too.[Gallardo et al., 2019 9]
Ready-made juice
Plain, not-from-concentrate 100% beet juice saves time and gives a consistent amount per serving; check the label for added sugar.
Educational information only — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician before changing your diet or medication.
References3 peer-reviewed sourcesShow allHide
- 7.Kapil V, et al. Physiological role for nitrate-reducing oral bacteria in blood pressure control. Free Radic Biol Med. 2013;55:93–100. View source
- 8.Hord NG, Tang Y, Bryan NS. Food sources of nitrates and nitrites: the physiologic context for potential health benefits. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;90(1):1–10. View source
- 9.Gallardo EJ, Coggan AR. What's in your beet juice? Nitrate and nitrite content of beet juices, powders, and shots. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2019;29(4):345–349. View source
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