Natural Annatto Orange Food Coloring is a variation of food coloring made from Annatto tree (Bixa Orellana) seeds. This color is a natural food additive known as Ea60b. This tree grows in tropical areas of Central and South America. Annatto has many vegetative substances with Antioxidant properties such as Carotenoids, Terpenoids, Flavonoids, which are very effective in reducing free radicals. The potential anti-cancer properties of Annatto are related to Bixin and Norbixin that exist in the structure of this seed.

Research shows that Natural Annatto Orange Food Coloring has anti-bacterial properties. According to researchers, Annatto prevents the growth of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus (a bacteria found in the nasal mucosa and human skin) and Escherichia coli (Fecal bacteria and water pollution index) in the growth medium. Moreover, Annatto can prevent the growth of mold and yeast in bread and increase the shelf life of bread.

Applications of Natural Annatto Orange Food Coloring

Natural Annatto Orange Food Coloring is a suitable replacement for synthesized food colorings and creates a yellow to an orange shade that’s used in many industrial and semi-industrial food products such as bakery ice cream, desserts, beverages, bakery products, butter, oil, margarine, pizza cheese topping, frying flour, etc. Natural Annatto Orange Food Coloring is known as E160b in the EU. This coloring has a high resistance to light and heat.

Freer Flavoring and Coloring Knowledge Company’s Natural Annatto Orange Food Coloring has a liquid form. Equivalent synthesized food colorings to annatto lutein are Orange GGN and as mentioned before these colors can have negative health effects on the consumer.