Natural Colorants · E160b
Annatto Extract
Warm orange-yellow annatto — the classic colorant for cheese and butter.
Reference shade #E2631E
- 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
pH 3 – 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
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