Annatto is a food-grade natural orange-yellow food colourant derived from the seeds of the Bixa orellana tree.We supply bulk Annatto sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder and liquid forms to meet global food industry demand. Our Annatto is widely used in cheese colouring, margarine colouring, confectionery colouring, cereal colouring and dairy desserts.
Annatto is one of the oldest and most widely used natural food colourants, extracted from the outer coating (aril) of Bixa orellana seeds.
The primary pigments are bixin (oil-soluble) and norbixin (water-soluble, obtained by alkaline hydrolysis). Annatto provides yellow-to-orange hues and is extensively used in cheese (Cheddar, Red Leicester), butter, margarine, snacks and bakery products as a clean-label alternative to synthetic colours.
Grades / Types Available: food grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Orange-red powder, liquid or suspension |
| Bixin Content | 1-30% (grade-dependent) |
| Norbixin Content | 2-10% (water-soluble grades) |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.0% (powder) |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Purity/Assay | Annatto 95% min |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | 5% max |
| pH | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Particle Size/Mesh | 80 mesh |
| Lead | 1 ppm max |
| Arsenic | 1 ppm max |
| Yeast & Mold | 100 cfu/g max |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Annatto with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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