Customization: | Available |
---|---|
Certification: | RoHS, BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP, SGS |
Assay Method: | HPLC, UV |
Still deciding? Get samples of US$ 1/Piece
Request Sample
|
Suppliers with verified business licenses
Audited by an independent third-party inspection agency
Natural annatto is a purely natural orange-yellow pigment extracted from the seeds of the annatto tree. It is also a food coloring and is made from the seeds of the annatto tree. Annatto, also known as redwood, is mainly produced in South America such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina. Annatto is the most commonly used natural food coloring because of its bright color, which ranges from yellow to deep orange-red, similar to saffron and turmeric. It gets its color from compounds called carotenoids, which are pigments found in the outer layer of seeds. Many other fruits and vegetables also get their color from carotenoids, such as carrots and tomatoes.
Product Name | Annatto Extract |
Latin Name | Bixa Orellana |
Appearance | Orange powder |
Used Part | Seeds |
Specification | 5%-15% Bixin |
Shelf Life | 2 Years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places ,keep away from strong light |
Grade | Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade |
Annatto extract is listed as a color additive exempt from certification (Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations part 73) and is commonly considered to be a natural color. The yellowish orange color is produced by the compounds bixin and norbixin, which are classified as xanthophylls, a type of carotenoid. However, unlike beta-carotene, another well-known carotenoid, they do not have the correct chemical structures to be vitamin A precursors. The more norbixin in an annatto color, the more yellow it is; a higher level of bixin gives it a more reddish shade. Unless an acid-proof version is used, it takes on a pink shade at low pH.
1. Applied in food field.
2. Applied in cosmetic field.
Physical Control | |||
Appearance | Fine Powder | Complies | Visual |
Color | Orange Powder | Complies | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Particle Size 95 | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 3.74% | CPh |
Ash | 5%Max | 3.95% | CPh |
Part of Plant Used | Seed | Complies | / |
Solvent Used | Water & Ethanol | Complies | |
Excipient | 5%-10% Maltodextrin | Complies | |
Chemical Control | |||
Heavy metals | NMT 10 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms | / |
Solvent Residual | Meet E.P Standard | Conforms | Ph.Eur |
Pesticides Residues | Meet USP Standard | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
Benzo(a)pyrene | NMT 10ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
Sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene | NMT 50ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
Microbiological Control | |||
Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
Yeast & Mold | 300cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
S. aureus | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative | Negative | USP |
FAQ |
1. How to contact us? |
1. You can chat with us via Trade Manager online. 2. You can send us an inquiry here or by Email with your interested products. 3. You can call or message us by phone, or use WhatsApp, Wechat to leave a message to us, You can get our reply soon, |
2. How to test the product quality before placing orders? |
1. If stock specifications, you can get free samples from us, and you only need to pay the express fee or arrange a courier to us and take the samples. 2. If OEM products, we will manufacture the products according to your specifications and requests, then send them to you to confirm |
3. What's your MOQ? |
Usually the MOW is 25KG for bulk, sample is 1kg |
4. Can you give me a discount? |
Yes, Price is determined by quantity, larger quantity with lower price, |
5. What payment method do you support? |
We accept payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T) and Western Union, PayPal. |
6. How long is the lead time? |
Usually the order will be delivered within 5 working days after order confirmed, expect for OEM products, |
7. How do you treat quality complain? |
- First, we will check the production record and test the reserved sample to figure out the problems and offer an optimal solution for you, - If problem is caused by us, we will send you a new batch of goods according to our return policy or refund to you, If problem is caused by the third party, we will apply for insurance claim to guarantee the interests of both of sides, |