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| Product Name: | Bixin | | Synonyms: | BIXIN;methyl (9-cis)-hydrogen-6,6'-diapo-psi,psi-carotenedioate;BIXINE;2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-Eicosanonaenedioic acid, 4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-, monomethyl ester, (2E,4Z,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E)-;CIS-BIXIN;BIXIN MIN 90%;(9Z)-6,6'-Diapo-ψ,ψ-carotene-6,6'-dioic acid 6-methyl ester;cis-Norbixin methyl ester | | CAS: | 6983-79-5 | | MF: | C25H30O4 | | MW: | 394.5 | | EINECS: | 230-248-7 | | Mol File: | 6983-79-5.mol |  |
Use
Bixin is a carotenoid that is the main coloring component of annatto.
it is obtained from the bixa orellana tree. bixin is soluble in fats and
oils and the produced color is found in the fat fraction of the food.
it has a yellow hue, very good oxidation stability, fair light stability,
and good heat stability, but it is poor at very high temperatures,
such as above 125°c. one part bixin is equivalent to 1.5 parts caro-
tene. it is used at 0.5–10 ppm in finished foods, such as margarine,
salad dressings, popcorn oil, and baked goods. it is also termed
annatto extract. see annatto.
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