Seeds

Annatto Seed

Whole annatto seeds for natural food coloring and flavor

Whole annatto seeds (Bixa orellana) rich in bixin/norbixin for natural orange-red coloring. Used in cheese, butter, margarine, and food coloring applications.

Origin

Al Fayoum, Egypt

Physical Properties

Parameter	Specification
Form	Whole seeds / Powder
Moisture Content	Max 10%
Bixin Content	Min 2.5%
Color	Deep orange-red

Microbiological Standards

Parameter	Specification
Total Plate Count (TPC)	Max 100,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	Max 10,000 CFU/g
E. coli	Absent in 1g
Salmonella spp.	Absent in 25g
Listeria monocytogenes	Absent in 25g

Pesticide Residue Limits

Parameter	Specification
EU Compliance	EC 396/2005 — all MRLs compliant
Korean MFDS Standard	Compliant with Korean pesticide MRL list
Heavy Metals (Pb)	Max 3.0 mg/kg
Heavy Metals (Cd)	Max 0.2 mg/kg

Packaging & Logistics

Parameter	Specification
Standard Packaging	10 kg / 20 kg polyethylene bags in cartons
Bulk Packaging	200 kg / 500 kg big bags (FIBC)
Shelf Life	24 months from production date
Storage Conditions	Cool, dry place; max 25°C, max 60% RH