Annatto extracts (E160b) can be derived from a number or sources. E160b (i) - Annatto extracts, bixin-based; E160b (ii) - Annatto extracts, norbixin-based. A natural yellow-orange colour derived from annatto seeds which come from the achiote tree. Bixin is the name given to fat soluble portion of annatto extract while nobixin is the name given to the water soluble portion of annatto extract.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Annatto extract - GMP - 73.30 |
| European Union | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Annatto extracts |
| Philippines | Approved | Annatto extracts |
| Japan | Unknown | None |
| Austria | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Belgium | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Cyprus | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Denmark | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Estonia | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Finland | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| France | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Germany | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Greece | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Hungary | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Ireland | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Italy | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Latvia | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Lithuania | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Malta | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Netherlands | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Poland | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Portugal | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Romania | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Slovakia | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Slovenia | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Spain | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Sweden | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Annatto; Bixin; Norbixin |
| Australia | Approved | Annatto extracts |
| New Zealand | Approved | Annatto extracts |
E160b - Annatto extracts: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E160b - Annatto extracts: Hypersensitivity, allergic reactions, skin irritations, linked to behaviour and learning problems. Concerns about toxicity still being evaluated by JECFA yet is still freely used.
E160b - Annatto extracts: Annatto is extracted from the annatto shrub. It also may be won chemically from lycopene, a carotinoid food colouring that may be obtained from tomatoes or rosehips. It is now possible to produce annatto with the aid of genetically modified organisms. Exact information on the commercial applications of this process are not available.
E160b - Annatto extracts: Annatto, sometimes called roucou or achiote, is a derivative of the achiote trees of tropical regions of the Americas, used to produce a yellow to orange food coloring and also as a flavoring. Its scent is described as "slightly peppery with a hint of nutmeg" and flavor as "slightly nutty, sweet and peppery".
E160b - Annatto extracts: Color - Annatto is a Halal color and it is used with water in liquid products.
E160b - Annatto extracts: Linked to hyperactivity.
E160b - Annatto extracts: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
Annatto
Annatto extract
Annatto seed extract
Annatto seed extract (bixa orellana)
Bixa orellana seed extract
c.i. 75120
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Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | KF Specialty Ingredients | Australia |
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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