Annatto Colour

Annatto Colour is extracted from the seeds of the annatto bush called Bixa Orellana. These seeds give two pigments, bixin which is oil soluble and norbixin which is soluble in water.
Traditionally norbixin was used in cheese colouration, but gradually it started being used in a wide range of applications in different products. Whereas bixin, being Oil soluble is used in cream fillings for biscuits, margarines, butter, low fat spreads and other fat based products.
Annatto Colour has a good stability towards heat and light.
Product Forms Available –

• Water Soluble in Liquid – 10%
  
• Water Soluble in Powder – 20%
  
• Oil Soluble in Liquid – 10%
  
• Emulsions Oil and Water Miscible – 4%
  
• Water Soluble Acid Proof Liquids – 4%
  

Recommended Dosage Level. Between 0.01% to 0.1% depending on the required colour shade.