Bixa orellana seed extract

Bixa orellana seed extract (CAS 89957-43-7), also known by its FEMA 2103 designation, is a natural colorant and flavoring agent derived from the seeds of the annatto tree. It delivers warm yellow-to-orange hues and a mild, earthy flavor note to finished products across food, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

In food manufacturing, it colors dairy products, snacks, beverages, and processed foods as a natural alternative to synthetic dyes, meeting clean-label formulation demands. Personal care formulators incorporate it into lip products, foundations, and skin-toning preparations where a natural-origin pigment source is required.

Textile and leather processors use it as a natural dye for fiber coloring, particularly where botanical-origin certification adds commercial value to the end product. Flavor houses also source it under the specified FEMA code for use in seasoning blends and savory applications where a subtle annatto flavor profile is specified.

Bixa orellana seed extract is supplied as a liquid extract, oil suspension, powder, or resin depending on the target application. Food-grade specifications are standard, with solvent-extracted and oil-soluble forms available to suit different formulation systems.

Bixin content is typically the key quality parameter buyers use to evaluate and compare commercial grades. The extract is processed to meet rigorous industry requirements, ensuring consistency in color intensity and stability across various manufacturing environments and storage conditions.

Our supply chain ensures that the material adheres to global safety standards for botanical extracts. This versatile ingredient remains a staple for manufacturers seeking reliable, plant-based coloring solutions that offer both functional performance and consumer appeal in the modern marketplace.