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.