Specifications :
Product Name | Annatto Seed |
Botanical Name | Bixa Orellana L |
Quality / Grade | 99%, Sortex |
Packaging | 20 Kg, 25 Kg, 50Kg PP or Jute Bag |
Shelf Life | 12 months when stored under the correct conditions |
Origin | India |
Description :
- Annatto is an orange-red condiment and food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). It is often used to impart a yellow or orange color to foods, but sometimes also for its flavor and aroma. It is also used in cosmetics, as a fabric dye, body paint, sunscreen, insect repellent, and medicine. It is also a rich source of anti-oxidants.
Benefits :
- The health benefits associated with the consumption of these seeds include everything from promoting healthy digestion to protection against respiratory diseases.
- This red pigment which is a great food colouring agent and has numerous medicinal benefits is called annatto.
- Due to its strong pigmentation, it is widely used in cosmetics and as a natural food dye.
- Several lab tests have revealed that the high concentration of tocotrienols present in annatto is the key elements of its efficacy against diseases.
- Annatto is recognized as a powerful ant-aging herb due to the presence of tocotrienols in it.
Uses :
- Used as a spice in many types of food throughout the world.
- Ground annatto seeds, often mixed with other seeds or spices, are used in the form of paste or powder for culinary use.
- The seed and leaf are used to make medicine.
- In foods, annatto is used as a coloring agent.
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