Annatto (Norbixin) Powder: The Golden Touch for Breadcrumbs
Annatto (Norbixin) Powder is a spray-dried alkaline solution of annatto extract, standardized with maltodextrin.
Characteristics
- Appearance: Dark brown fine powder
- Completely soluble in water
- Norbixin content: 13.50%–15.75%
- Color shade provided: Yellow to orange after dilution
- Non-GMO ingredients
- Halal certificate available
Composition
- Norbixin (E 160b(ii))
- Maltodextrin
- Potassium Hydroxide (E 525)
- Gum Arabic (E 414)
Origin & Dosage
- Origin: Peru
- Dosage: 0.001%–0.01%, depending on the final color shade required
Product Specifications
| Test | Units | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | % | ≤ 10.00 |
| Lead (Pb) | ppm | ≤ 1 |
| Mercury (Hg) | ppm | ≤ 1 |
| Arsenic (As) | ppm | ≤ 1 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ppm | ≤ 0.5 |
| Total Bacterial Count | cfu/g | ≤ 1,000 |
| Yeasts & Moulds | cfu/g | ≤ 50 |
| E. coli | g | Absent in 10g |
| Salmonella | g | Absent in 25g |
Packaging, Storage & Shelf Life
- Packaging: 5, 10, or 20kg vacuum-sealed bags in cardboard boxes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container under dry conditions at 5–10°C, protected from light
- Shelf life: Twelve months from the date of production, under the above storage conditions, in unopened packaging
- Directions: Slowly add to water while stirring to avoid lumps, or add directly to the application
Color Guide: Breadcrumbs
Annatto (Norbixin) Powder delivers a progressive golden-to-red color range in breadcrumb applications, based on dosage by weight (tested at pH 6.1):
| Dosage | Result |
|---|---|
| Blank (0%) | Natural/uncolored |
| 0.007% | Light golden |
| 0.013% | Golden |
| 0.027% | Deeper golden-orange |
| 0.033% | Orange |
| 0.067% | Deep orange |
| 0.133% | Reddish-orange |
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