- alkali, the
methyl ester is
hydrolyzed to
produce the
dicarboxylic acid
norbixin, a water-soluble derivative.
Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1320 Bouvier, Florence;...
-
color of
annatto comes from
various carotenoid pigments,
mainly bixin and
norbixin,
found in the
reddish waxy
coating of the seeds. The
condiment is typically...
- the EU. Only beta-carotene is
approved in the US E160b Annatto, bixin,
norbixin Orange Approved in the EU.
Approved in the US. E160c
Paprika oleoresin:...
-
carotenoid pigments, 80%
which consists of
bixin (the red pigment) and
norbixin or
orelline (the
yellow pigment).
Annatto oil
contains tocotrienols, beta-carotene...
- U
annatto extracts, bixin-based
colour 160b(ii) E U
annatto extracts,
norbixin-based
colour 160c A E U
paprika oleoresin (paprika extract)
colour 160d...
-
Nisin –
preservative Nitrogen –
propellant Nitrous oxide –
propellant Norbixin –
color Nordihydroguaiaretic acid - antioxidant.
Banned as a food additive...
