Product datasheet
Annatto OS
Description
Annatto OS is natural product extracted by solvents from the annatto seed (Bixa orellana) for applications in
oil. This product is designed to resist changes of color.
Nomenclature : natural colorant from annatto seeds.
Labeling : Colour: E160b or Colour: Annatto
Specifications
Appearance : oily
Colour : dark orange
Heavy metals : < 40 ppm
Lead : < 10 ppm
Arsenic : < 1 ppm
Cadmium : < 1 ppm
Mercury : < 1 ppm
Total Plate count : < 1000 cfu/g
Molds : < 10 cfu/g
Yeast : < 100 cfu/g
Salmonella : negative/ 25 g
E. coli : < 3 MPN/g
Applications
Annatto OS is used as a yellow colorant in various oil based products. Because of its oil solubility, the
product is very well applicable in confectionery and chocolate products.
Packaging & Storage
Annatto OS is packed in 1 kg, 3 kg and 17 kg PE containers. Store in hermetically sealed, full containers
in a cool, dry place, protected from light, heat and oxygen. To avoid the loss of pigment, store as indicated.
Shelf life
The shelf life of Annatto OS is 9 months under recommended storage conditions.
January 25, 2016, version 1.0, Ref MO27900MTB350
Holland Ingredients BV, Ketelskamp 8, 7942 KG Meppel, The Netherlands.
PLEASE NOTE: this information is provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for product performance. It is suggested you evaluate
the product at least at a laboratory basis prior to its commercial usage. This may be superseded by a later issue. Please consult your sales representative to confirm you
have the correct specification. NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITTNESS FOR A SPECIFIC USE OR PURPOSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIE D, ARE MADE.
These are not intended to and shall not be construed to be instructions or suggestions for use which may be in violation of valid patent rights.
Product datasheet
Annatto OS
Presence or absence of allergens
present (+/-) present (+/-)
milk protein - legumes/pulses -
lactose or milk sugar - nuts -
egg - nut oil -
soya protein - peanuts -
soya oil - peanut oil -
gluten - sesame -
wheat - sesame oil -
rye - glutamate -
beef - sulfite (E220 - E228) -
pork - coriander -
chicken - celery -
fish - carrot -
shellfish and crustaceans - lupine -
maize - mustard -
cocoa - molluscs -
Overview of the presence or absence of ingredients
present (+/-) present (+/-)
milk constituents - wheat flour -
milk powder - wheat meal -
soya lecithin - wheat starch -
soya flour - breadcrumb -
soya meal - egg yolk -
GMO status
Annatto OS does not contain any raw material that originate from genetically modified organisms as
defined by guideline 2001/18/EC. Therefore this product is not obliged to be labeled in accordance with
regulation EC 1829/2003 and EC 1830/2003 of 22-09-2003.
Directive Statement
We certify that Annatto OS is in accordance with regulation 1333/2008 and complies with EC Directive
231/2012 on specifications of food additives.
January 25, 2016, version 1.0, Ref MO27900MTB350
Holland Ingredients BV, Ketelskamp 8, 7942 KG Meppel, The Netherlands.
PLEASE NOTE: this information is provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for product performance. It is suggested you evaluate
the product at least at a laboratory basis prior to its commercial usage. This may be superseded by a later issue. Please consult your sales representative to confirm you
have the correct specification. NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITTNESS FOR A SPECIFIC USE OR PURPOSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIE D, ARE MADE.
These are not intended to and shall not be construed to be instructions or suggestions for use which may be in violation of valid patent rights.
