Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
Other names: Annatto, Bixa acuminata Bojer, Bixa americana Poir, Bixa katangensis Delpierre
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Bixa Oreallana Seed Extract, also known as Annatto, Bixa acuminata Bojer, Bixa americana Poir or Bixa katangensis Delpierre, is an extract obtained from the seeds of the Bixa Orellana plant. It is a long-established woody plant native to tropical Central and South America. The extract is obtained from its seeds, which have a very distinctive orange-red colour, and is rich in carotenoids, especially bixin and norbixin.
The extract from the seeds of Bixa Orellana is mainly used for food purposes when it is necessary to give a vivid orange or red colour to food. For example, it is a component of cheese, butter or pasta. Annatto is also often used as a natural colorant in cosmetic products, where it adds a beautiful warm color to products. However, its use goes much further - the extract is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of various drugs. In fact, this natural product has health benefits such as a positive effect on digestion or lowering blood sugar levels. In addition, thanks to its antioxidant properties, the extract of the seeds of the Bixa Orellana plant has the ability to protect the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals. Regardless of the specific use, the use of the extract should always be consulted with a professional to avoid adverse effects such as allergic reactions.
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract can be found in the following products
Solid olive soap BIO - Orange and cinnamon (100 g)
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