Yellow Annatto

Yellow Annatto

Yellow Annatto

Carotenoids are a pigment that dissolves mostly in non-polar solvents and in colors ranging from yellow to red. Annatto is derived from a red oil carotenoid. It is produced from the seeds of the plant Bixa orellana. Anatto, one of the most demanded natural colors in the world, is a product in powder form and well soluble in water. This product, which is used to give yellow and orange colors in many sectors, has good heat and light stability. It is widely used in food industries such as beverage, pastry, confectionery, ice cream, spice. In addition, it is intensely preferred as natural yellow and orange colorant in the pharmaceutical industry and cosmetics industry.

Bixa Orellana : It is a shrub native to an area between the Americas and Mexico. Bixa orellana is cultivated in many countries around the world. The tree is best known as the source of annatto, a natural orange-red flavor derived from the waxy arils covering its seeds. Ground Bixa orellana seeds are often mixed with other seeds or spices to form a paste or powder for culinary uses in Latin American, Jamaican, Chamorro and Philippine cuisines. The seeds are heated in oil to remove their dyes and flavors for use in dishes and processed foods such as cheese, butter, soups, sauces, processed meats and other products. The seeds impart a subtle flavor and aroma to foods and a yellow to reddish-orange color.

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