Annatto seeds (Bixa orellana) for natural food coloring. High bixin content.
Annatto (Bixa orellana), also known as roucou, is a natural colorant widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Our seeds are sourced from cultivation zones in Ivory Coast and West Africa, with guaranteed bixin content above 2.5%. Ideal for European, American and Asian markets.
Annatto grows in spiky red pods on the Bixa orellana shrub. Once harvested and opened, the pods release the seeds which, once dried, become the natural colorant SITA & Compagnie exports.
| Paramètre | Spécification | Méthode |
|---|---|---|
| Teneur en bixine | ≥ 2,5% | HPLC |
| Humidité | ≤ 10% | ISO 712 |
| Impuretés | ≤ 2% | Visuel / tamis |
| Couleur | Rouge orangé intense | Colorimétrie |
| Conditionnement standard | Sacs PP 50 kg / Big bags | - |