PRODUCT | BIXINEX™ 90%
DESCRIPTION | It is the main natural pigment (Bixin) present in annatto seeds (Bixa orellana L.) solvent extracted in the form of a brown-violet powder. It can be available up to 80% of concentration.
SYNONYMS | Natural orange 4 CI75120. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number 1393-63-1. EEC CODE: E160 (b)
CERTIFICATION | Sephardi Kosher Organization
APPROVAL | Bixinex™ 90% fully complies with the requirements of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (Chapter 21, Part 1-99 Section 73.30) for Annatto Colours and is exempt from U.S. certification.
CONCENTRATION | Not less than 90% (FAO/FDA analysis method).
SOLUBILITY | Completely soluble in aqueous alkaline. Slightly soluble in vegetal oil.
APPLICATION | Fats, oils, margarines, mayonnaise, processed cheeses, snacks, dried foods, baked food, salad oils.
CONSERVATION | Protect from exposure to light, air, humidity and excessive heat. Stored in well sealed polyethylene packages.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS | Particle Size : 100% mesh 200 Moisture : Less than 8% Mercury : Not detected Lead : Less than 5 ppm Arsenic : Less than 1 ppm Other heavy metals : Less than 20 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 | 1000/Kg. month.