Warm orange-yellow annatto — the classic colorant for cheese and butter.
- Powder
- Liquid
Overview
Bixin and norbixin extracted from annatto seed coats. Warm orange-yellow to orange-red in shade, it is the classic natural colorant for cheese, butter and bakery products with excellent value. Protect from strong light.
Stability Profile
- pH Stability
- pH3–9
- Heat Resistance
- ≤120°C
- Light Stability
- Moderate
- Water Solubility
- Good
Technical Specifications
- Source
- Annatto seed (Bixa orellana)
- Color Family
- Other Natural Colors
- Available Forms
- Powder / Liquid
- Additive Code
- E160b
- Main Constituents
- Bixin, Norbixin
- Quality Standard
- GB1886.316-2021
- Color Value
- 15%
- Shelf Life
- 18 months
- Packaging
- Powder: 1 kg / 5 kg bags; liquid: 5 kg drums
- Storage
- Sealed, cool and dry place, away from light
- Compliance
- FDA
- EU
- GB
Typical Applications
Permitted Applications (GB 2760)
Frozen desserts (except edible ice), jams, chocolate & cocoa products, confectionery, bakery, compound seasonings, beverages (except packaged water), jellies and more.
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