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Identification & Functionality
- Active Component
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Pigment Type
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 89957-43-7
- Ingredients
- Annatto Seed Extract
- EC No.
- 289-561-2
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Parts Used
- Seeds
- Annatto is an orange-red food color or condiment made from the seeds of the achiote. It is native to tropical regions in South and Central America and is used in culinary, cosmetic and to treat various medical conditions. Its color comes from compounds called carotenoids, which are pigments that are found in the seed’s outer layer.
- Family
- Bixaceae
- Common Name
- Annatto, achiote, achiotillo.
- Botanical Name
- Bixa orellana
- Active Principles
- The main phytoconstituents are carotenoids, apocarotenoids, sterols, aliphatic compounds, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, triterpenoids and volatile oils. Seeds have substantial amount of carotenoid compounds mainly apocarotenoid bixin, nor-bixin and other less important cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and methylbixin.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Annatto Extract Health Benefits
- May reduce free radical damage.
- Accelerates wound healing.
- Protects and strengthens kidney.
- Supports eye health.
- Promotes healthy digestion.
- May help manage diabetes.
- Supports bone health
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
Properties
- Color (Properties)
- Physical Form
- Soluble In