Specification of Annatto Colour Food Grade(Powder)
Description | It is natural extract obtained by solvent extraction from Annatto (Bixin Orellana L) seeds |
Physical appearance | Imparts bright yellow to orange red crystalline powder |
Bixin Content | Bixin NLT 3% by UV |
Loss on Drying | NMT 5% |
Solubility | Oil Soluble |
Residual Solvent | 20 ppm max |
Microbial Test | |
TPC | <1000 cfu/gm |
Yeasts & Moulds | Absent |
Salmonella | Absent |
E.Coli | Absent |
Coliforms | Absent |