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Annatto Colour

Natural food colour from annatto seeds. Annatto colour is a yellow to orange natural colour derived from annatto seeds. It is available in oil-soluble and water-soluble forms. Annatto colour is valued for its stability and minimal impact on flavour.

Common Name: Annatto ColourAlso Known As: Bixin / Norbixin / INS Annatto ColourINS / E-Number: INS 160b / E 160bCategory: ColourSource: Produced by extracting colour compounds from the seeds of the annatto plant (Bixa orellana).Mostly Used In: Used as a natural food colouring agent Used in dairy products, cheese, and butter Used in bakery, snacks, and confectionery Used in processed and packaged food products

❓ What Is Annatto Colour?

Annatto colour is a natural food colour extracted from the seeds of the annatto tree. It provides yellow to orange shades to food products and is widely used as a natural colouring alternative.

🎯 Why Is It Used?

Provides natural yellow to orange colour Enhances visual appeal of foods Preferred in clean-label formulations Stable under normal processing conditions

✅ Benefits

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Derived from natural plant sources

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Improves visual appearance of foods

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Widely used natural food colour

⚠️ Side Effects

Rare allergic reactions reported in sensitive individuals

Overuse may affect product appearance

Must be used within permitted limits

📋 FSSAI Guidelines

Permitted natural food colour under FSSAI regulations Approved as INS 160b Usage must comply with category-wise limits Mandatory declaration with class name and INS number Misleading health or therapeutic claims are not allowed

📊 Daily Limit

ADI as prescribed.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Consult with healthcare professionals for personalized dietary advice.

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