Annatto Extract
Food
Annatto Extract is a natural colorant derived from the seeds of the Bixa orellana tree. The primary coloring compounds found in Annatto Extract are bixin and norbixin. Bixin and Norbixin are carotenoid that contain a redish orange pigment. It is antimicrobial and has antioxidant properties. Annatto Extract is used as a natural colorant in food products such as dairy and meat. It is also used in beverages and baked goods.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- Bixin Extract
Abbreviations
- Bix
- NorBix
Form
- Solid