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