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Annatto

What is Annatto?

Annatto also known as Roucou is a derivative from Achiote trees of tropical areas of the Americas. It is used in food to produce red food coloring and sometimes as a flavoring. It is commonly used in many types of cheeses. [1]


History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Annatto


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Annatto - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Annato
Annatto Color
Annatto Coloring
Annatto Extract
Annatto Extract Color
Annatto Extracts
Annatto Liquid
Annatto Oil
Annatto Oleoresin
Annatto Powder
Annatto Seed
Annatto Seed Extract
Bixin
Extractive Of Annatto
Extractives Of Annatto
Roucou

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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