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E160b: Annatto

Also called: Bixin, Norbixin, Annatto extract

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What it does

Gives a yellow to orange colour (cheese, butter, snacks).

What it is made from

Extracted from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana).

Allergies and diets

No allergy or diet concern is recorded for this additive. That is not a guarantee: the source can differ between makers, so check the label.

A small number of people react to annatto, for example with hives.

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General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.

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