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Varnacol Annatto

Varnacol Annatto is oil soluble. Norbixin is water soluble in alkaline conditions. Norbixin solutions will precipitate at acid ph but versions stabilized to about pH3 are available.

Brand: Varnacol (9 products)

Ingredient Name: Annatto

Functions: Food Coloring

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Pigment Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Annatto
Technologies
Product Families
Major Sources

Seeds of the Annatto Shrub(Bixa Orellana)

Structure
  • R = Me-Cis-bixin Molecular Wt. 394.5
  • R = H-Cis –norbixin Molecular Wt. 380.5
Shade

Orange

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Food Ingredients Features
Stability
  • Light: Fair
  • Heat: Good Below 125º C

Applications & Uses

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Solubility
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E.E.C.No.E 160(b)--