The quantification of essential oils and bixin in annatoo seeds

Authors

Alycia C. Johnson, Our Lady of the Lake University
Susan Oxley, St. Mary's University

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Digital Commons at St. Mary's University

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

Bixa Orellana, Annatto, Achiote, Natural Food Coloring, Phytochemicals

Description

Bixa orellana (also known as annatto or achiote) originates from South America but it can be found nearly everywhere in the world. The seeds of this species make for an excellent natural coloring. It is applied to makeup, food, and textiles; some of the biggest commercial industries.1 Of the 50+ phytochemicals identified, there are a large number of essential oils and other compounds that have been shown to have beneficial properties. Four of these compounds will be used to determine which traditional processing method results in the biggest loss of phytochemicals. Annatto is often either fried, left whole, or powdered and it is suspected that the latter will have the least amount of phytochemicals.

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1 page

City

San Antonio, Texas

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