annattoderived
Annattoderived is a term used to describe substances, materials, or compounds that originate from annatto, the seeds of the tropical shrub Bixa orellana. In practical usage, annattoderived materials typically refer to carotenoids and related pigments extracted from annatto seeds, with bixin and norbixin being the principal components. The term is encountered in fields such as food science, cosmetics, and materials research, where it helps distinguish naturally derived annatto constituents from synthetic colorants or other plant sources.
Chemical composition and properties of annattoderived materials are dominated by carotenoids. Bixin is a lipophilic orange
Production and processing of annattoderived materials typically involve extraction of the oleoresin from ground seeds using
Applications span food, cosmetics, and textiles, where annattoderived pigments provide color alongside potential antioxidant benefits. Regulatory
See also: annatto, bixin, norbixin, natural colorants, carotenoids.