Annatto Extract
Annatto is extracted from the orange coloured, outer coat surrounding the seeds of the shrub Bixa orellana. This shrub is native to South America, India, East Africa, the Caribbean and Philippines.
The colourings responsible for the yellow to orange hue range of annatto are bixin and norbixin. Norbixin is the water soluble saponified form of bixin.
Advantages of Annatto
Annatto extracts are available as water soluble, emulsions, or oil soluble. Blends with turmeric or paprika oleoresin expand the possibilities of the yellow to reddish-orange range.
Recommended Annatto Extract Applications
Soy Drinks, Spirits, Milk Drinks, Ice Cream, Margarine, Cheese, Yogurt, Smoothies, Baking, Sauces/Soups, Snack Seasoning, Batters/Breadings, Breakfast Cereal, Sausage Casing, Meat Analogues, Fats/Oils, Dry Mixes
Chemical Structure
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| bixin |
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| norbixin |