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Annatto Extract (Bixa orellana) – Bixin 1–95%
Bixa orellana
- Marker compound
- Bixin
- Standardisation
- 1–95% (HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry)
- Assay method
- HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry
- Plant part
- Seed
- Origin
- Peru, Brazil, India
Annatto Extract (Bixa orellana) – Bixin 1–95%
Annatto extract is produced from the seed of Bixa orellana (Bixaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Bixin. Available grades: 1%, 3%, 5%, 20%, 95%. Typical sourcing: Peru, Brazil, India. For B2B formulation in food & beverage.
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Specifications
| Botanical name | Bixa orellana |
| Common names | Annatto |
| Plant family / part | Bixaceae / Seed |
| Marker compound | Bixin |
| Phytochemical class | Carotenoids › Xanthophylls & apocarotenoids |
| Available grades | 1%, 3%, 5%, 20%, 95% |
| Assay method | HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | JECFA specification, EFSA opinion / novel food |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | Peru, Brazil, India |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Formulation focus
- Natural Colours
Industries
Food & Beverage
Traditional systems: Latin American & Amazonian
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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