Norbixin(Natural food color)

  [Origin] This water-solubility norbixin is extracted by using the epidermis of annatto's seed as medium, through dissolved by NaOH solution or potash solution, which is then refined to get the product.
[Appearance] Red to red-brown agglomeration, powder. Hue-range is from saffron yellow to yellow in diluted aqueous solution.
[Description]1. Easily dissolved in water, and its alkaline solution slightly dissolved in alcohol liquid;
2. With strong heat resistance fastness its color does not fade at 180 temperatures;
3. It is optimum condition when PH is about 8.
[Quality Indexes]
Index NameTarget
Content (total carotenoid ) ¡Ý6.0 noxbixin
Arsenic(As) ¡Ü0.0003
Lead (Pb) ¡Ü0.001
Loss on drying¡Ü12
Residual solvent
Acetone¡Ü0.003
Normal hexane¡Ü0.0025


[Function]
1. Be compatible with milk protein well, so it can be used in making cheese and the series
produces of cheese.
2. Used in the products such as cheese, margarine, cooking oils, noodles, ice-cream,
bake products, beverage, cake and so on, especially for dried meat floss.
[Using method] Add desired pigment to some water or ethanol solution and stir to get an equal
solution, put this solution into your product for pigmentation.
[The dosage reference] This reference dosage is in consideration of the dispensation of the color and luster reference GB2760 and supplement .
The type Dosage( g/ kg)
The cheese0.6
Butter0.05
Pastry 0.015
Soft beverage0.02
Sausage0.025
The cereal product0.07[Shelf life] Twelve months (original package)
Norbixin(Natural food color)