1. Product Declaration
• Name: Annatto Seeds
• Scientific Name: Bixa orellana
• Country of Origin: Viet Nam
2. Product Description:
Annatto seeds are the dried seeds of the Bixa orellana tree, widely used as a natural coloring and flavoring agent in food applications.
The seeds are small, hard, and reddish-brown in color, known for their natural pigment (bixin).
• Color: Reddish-brown to dark red
• Aroma: Mild, slightly earthy
• Taste: Mild, slightly peppery and nutty
3. Physical and Chemical Analysis
• Moisture: ≤ 12%
• Total Ash: ≤ 5%
• Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.0%
• Extraneous Matter: ≤ 0.5%
• Bixin Content: As per customer requirement
4. Microbiology Analysis
• Total Plate Count: ≤ 1,000,000 cfu/g
• Yeast & Mold: ≤ 10,000 cfu/g
• E. coli: Negative / 1g
• Salmonella: Negative / 25g
• Bacillus cereus: ≤ 1,000 cfu/g
5. Nutrition Information: Per 100 gram
• Energy: Approx. 350 kcal
• Protein: 13 – 15 g
• Fat: 10 – 15 g
• Carbohydrates: 50 – 60 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10 – 15 g
6. Allergen information: Free from known allergen
7. Storage Conditions:
Temperature: < 25 oC
Humidity: < 60%
8. Shelf life
Production date +24 months, closed packaging, cool dry and out of direct sunlight and according storage conditions indicated above.
Specific best before date is printed on the label.
9. GMO-information
Product is GMO-free and delivered according EU Regulation No. 1829/2003 and No. 1830/2003.
10. Irradiation
The product has not been irradiated.
11. Package
Net content: Bulk 10kgs, 15kgs 25kgs,50kgs
Or Retail Packing: 100g,200g,400g, 500g, 1000g
Kind of packingPolypropylene bags, Kraft bags
Packing size (L x W x H)
According to customer requirement
Indicate on label:(According to the customer requirement)
12. Specific use instructions: This product is commonly used as an ingredient in the spice industry.
