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ANNATTO Botanical extracts Natural colors Vegetable oils
Common name: Achiote, Anato
Scientific name: Bixa orellana
Type of product: Non Timber Forest Product (NTFP)
Part used: Seeds and leaves
Description:
Annatto is an evergreen shrub whose seeds are used mainly for their
high content of bixin, a natural colorant.
Main properties:
Annatto is a non-toxic natural colorant. Bixin and norbixin, extracted
from annatto seeds, are known to be safe natural dyes and for their
antioxidant properties, used in both food and cosmetics.
Sectors and some applications:
In food: In cosmetics:
cheeses, butters, as a colorant in lipsticks,
sauces, marinades, face powders, blushes,
bakery, snacks, creams, hair products and
sausages, others. As an antioxidant
processed meats, ingredient it can contribute
beverages, des- in the formulation of
serts and others. anti-aging products and
sun damage protection.
Main production regions:
Portfolio BIO IN Cultivation/production methods:
Pacific and Amazon.
12 Annatto is grown using traditional and agroecological methods.
