Annatto

Annatto


Annatto color, one of the most popular natural dyes worldwide, is the purified extract of the outer layer of the seeds of the Bixa Orellana tree, native to South America. The origin of its name is from the Spanish conquistador Francisco Orellana, who discovered this pigment used as a body paint by the indigenous people. Its color range goes from yellow to orange.

N Bixinex

Description

Highly pure and fat free norbixin, suitable for formulations where an intense orange-yellow shade is desired. A dark gray-brown Norbixin powder obtained by the hydrolysis of bixin, this coloring matter is produced by solvent extraction of annatto seeds (Bixa orellana).

Appearance

Dark grayish brown powder

Application

Alcoholic beverages, dairy desserts, dry pet foods, snack foods, processed cheese, ice cream, baked goods, icings, seafood.

Concentration

From 40 to 80%

Shelf life

2 years

Bixinex High Purity

Description

Isolated pure bixin crystals, suitable for formulations where orange-yellow shade in fat media is needed, such as fats, oils, margarine, mayonnaise, processed cheeses, snacks, dried foods, baked food , salad oils.

Appearance

Pure bixin crystals

Concentration

80-90%

Shelf life

2 years

N Bixinex Water Soluble

Description

It is a water-soluble Norbixin powder in orange color, obtained from an alkaline solution of hydrolyzed Bixin, dried by spraying. This coloring matter is produced by solvent extraction of annatto (Bixa orellana) seeds in alkaline medium. Contains maltodextrin to regulate with product concentration.

Appearance

Water soluble orange powder

Applications

Alcoholic beverages, dairy desserts, dry pet foods, snacks foods, processed foods, processed cheese, ice cream, baked foods, icings, seafood.

Concentration

From 5 to 20%.

Shelf life

2 years

Bixinex Soft (For oil dispersion)

Description

Pure bixin in the form of amorphous easily dispersible orange powder. Very useful for high concentrated oil dispersions. The main difference in compare with other commercial bixin is its ability to disperse easily in vegetable oils, with great stability, giving a strong beautiful orange color, very useful for application in fat food.

Appearance

Fine orange powder

Presentation

Orange powder at 80-85% concentration.

Shelf life

2 years

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