Annatto Colour

Annatto is a natural colouring agent derived from the seeds of achiote fruit (Bixa Orellana). Achiote tree is tropical shrub which grows in North, Central and South America. Annatto is strongly pigmented orangish red colour that is commonly used as condiments and food coloring agent. The color of Annatto is producedby various carotenoid pigments- bixin and norbixin, found in the reddish waxy coating of the seeds. Annatto has antioxidants, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, digestive, anti- diabetic properties along with nutrients such as calcium, sodium, iron, fiber, vitamin E etc.

Description:Orangish to dark red colour
Part Used:Seeds
Standardized for:Seeds
Variant:    Annatto powder Bixan (Water Insoluble),

Annatto Powder Norbixin (Water Soluble),

Annatto liquid, and

Annatto Oleoresin