BIXIN AND NORBIXIN

Annatto pigment is obtained from the seeds of Bixa orellana, a bush grown in Central and South America. Annatto has been used as a food colouring for centuries and contains the source for both Bixin and Norbixin pigments. Bixin is extracted from the seed coating and is oil soluble. It is suitable for fat and oil based applications such as margarine and other fat emulsions, as well as extruded savoury snacks. The extraction of annatto using alkaline hydrolysis results in a second water soluble pigment, Norbixin, which is suitable for applications such as fine bakery, breakfast cereals, cheese, confectionery and salad dressings.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How are Bixin and Norbixin obtained?

Bixin and Norbixin are extracted from Annatto seeds. Bixin is extracted from the seed coating and is oil soluble. Norbixin is extracted from annatto seeds using alkaline hydrolysis resulting in water soluble pigment, Norbixin.

What are the uses of Bixin and Norbixin?

Bixin and Norbixin give a wide range of Orange and yellow orange shades. Our colour series- Tangerine, Sunrise and Ochre series contain bixin and norbixin. These series are widely used in applications such as fine bakery, breakfast cereals, cheese, confectionery, bread crumbs, soups, beverages, dairy, sauces, salad dressings etc.

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