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Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Low concern
Annatto extracts (from Bixa orellana) are widely used as natural colorants. The FDA permits annatto as a color additive exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.30).
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What it is
Oil extracted from the seeds of Bixa orellana (annatto plant), source of the natural pigment annatto.
Natural yellow-orange colorant; flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- Rare allergic/hypersensitivity reactions
- Generally safe at normal use levels
What regulators actually say
"The color additive annatto extract... may be safely used for coloring foods generally."
"The Panel established an ADI of 6 mg bixin/kg bw per day and 0.3 mg norbixin/kg bw per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved color additive exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.30)
European Union — EFSA
Approved E160b(i) (bixin), E160b(ii) (norbixin); ADI established
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