General Information

Synonyms: ANNATTO B
Chemical Names: 9'-cis-6,6'-DIAPOCAROTENE-6,6'-DIOIC ACID, MONOMETHYL ESTER
INS:

160b(i)

Functional Class: Food Additives
COLOUR

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Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2015
Meeting: 80
Specs Code: R
Report: TRS 995-JECFA 80/36
Specification: FAO JECFA Monographs 17-JECFA 80/11

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GSFA Provisions for ANNATTO EXTRACT (SOLVENT-EXTRACTED BIXIN)

Number Food Category Max Level Notes
02.2.1

Butter

20 mg/kg Note 8
01.1.4

Flavoured fluid milk drinks

20 mg/kg Note 52,Note 8

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