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D.D. Williamson Annatto

D.D. Williamson Annatto is a natural carotenoid color extracted from the coatings of seeds from the tropical achiote shrub and can be used in either oil-soluble (bixin) or water-soluble (norbixin) forms.

Ingredient Name: Annatto

Functions: Food Coloring

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Pigment Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Annatto

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Food Ingredients Features
Product Characteristics

It ranges from yellow to orange to red-orange in hue depending on the application and dosage rate. This natural color is a staple in the food and beverage industry, especially dairy, because it provides stable, economical orange shades. Certified Organic liquid and powder annatto is available.

Our annatto is available in a wide variety of forms and strengths, making it applicable for use in almost any application, and our strong global contracts with farmers ensure a stable transparent supply chain.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heat Fastness1--
Light Fastness 1--
pH Value4.0 - 7.0--