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Botonical Name | : | Bixa orellana L | |
CAS # | : | 1393-63-1 | |
Country of Origin | : | South America | |
Color & Odor | : | Dark red & Pleasant odor | |
Solubility | : | soluble in oil & water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 1.010 - 1.025 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -20°C | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.457 - 1.480 | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Seed | |
Extraction Method | : | Solvent Extraction |
DESCRIPTION:
Anatto Extract 1% Bixin comes in a yellow orange shade. A natural food colorant obtained from seeds of Bixa Orella , the concentration of color is expressed as percentage of carotenoids, bixin & norbixin compounds. Further, pH, emulsifiers & overall solubility also affect the hue. It finds application as a color additive in oils, butter, margarines, fat based systems, processed cheese and others. CONSTITUENTS:
Annatto vegetable oil, propylene glycol, mono-& glycerides, potassium hydroxide, Bixin (Fat soluble part -70-80% ), norbixin (water soluble part), Propyline Glycol. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Characteristic odor BLENDS WITH:
Turmeric or paprika oleoresin. COMMON NAMES:
Urucum, colorau, achiote or bija, Bixa, atsuete, bixin, butter colour or rocou. USES:
Used as a commercial food colouring and dye agent, it is used as color additive in butter, oils, margarines, fat based systems & others. Further, it is also used for other dairy produce as well as baked goods. It is also used as dye fabric as well as to color food products like margarine and cheese.
