PRODUCT | N BIXINEX™ 70%
### DESCRIPTION | ## N Bixinex™ 70% is a dark orange Norbixin powder obtained from hydrolysed Bixin (main pigment of annatto seeds bixa orellana L.).
### SYNONYMS | ## Natural orange 4 CI75120. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number 1393-63-1. EEC CODE: E160 (b)
CERTIFICATION | Sephardi Kosher Organization
APPROVAL | N Bixinex™ 70% fully complies with the requirements of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (Chapter 21, Part 1-99 Section 73.30) for Annato Colours and is exempt from U.S. certification.
CONCENTRATION | Not less than 70% (FAO / FDA analysis method).
SOLUBILITY | Completely soluble in aqueous alkali without any oil material residue or sediment. Insoluble in oil.
STABILITY | Moderately stable toward light and heat. It has good stability against oxidation, change in pH, and microbiological attacks.
APPLICATION | Food industry (alcoholic beverages, dairy desserts, dry pet foods, snack foods, processed cheese, ice cream, baked goods, icings, seafood).
CONSERVATION | Protect from exposure to light, air, humidity and excessive heat. Stored in well sealed polyethylene packages.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS | Particle Size : 100% mesh 100 Moisture : Less than 8% Mercury : Not detected Lead : Less than 5 ppm Arsenic : Less than 1 ppm Other heavy metals : Less than 10 ppm
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | METHANOL : Less than 10 ppm N-HEXANE : Less than 10 ppm
MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARD | Total plate count : Less than 1000/g Mould count : Less than 100/g. Yeast count : Less than 100/g. Coliforms : Less than 3/g. Salmonella : Not detected Vibrio-cholera : Not detected E coli : Not detected
PACKING | Double polyethylene bags of 5, 25, 50 or 100Kg. inside a fibre drum.
AVAILABILITY | 2000 Kg/month.