The Basics On Annato Extract
What is Annato Extract?
Natural plant colorant derived from the flesh surrounding the seed of Bixa orellana.
What are other names for Annato Extract?
(ALL-E)- 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-EICOSANONAENEDIOIC ACID, 4,6,8,13,17-TETRAMETHYL-, 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-EICOSANONAENEDIOIC ACID, 4,6,8,13,17-TETRAMETHYL-, (ALL-E)-, 4,6,8,13,17-TETRAMETHYL- (ALL-E)- 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-EICOSANONAENEDIOIC ACID, ANNATO, ANNATTO, ANNATTO EXTRACT, ANNATTO SEED EXTRACT, ANNATTO, WATER-SOLUBLE, ANNOTTA, ARNATTA, ARNATTO, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT, BIXIN, C.I. NATURAL ORANGE 4, EXTRACT OF BIXA ORELLANA SEED, NATURAL ORANGE 4, NORBIXIN, and WATER-SOLUBLE ANNATTO
What is Annato Extract used for?
It’s very rich in beta-carotene ; the oil extracted from the Annatto seeds protects us against the ultraviolet rays of the sun and stimulates the production of melanin, a natural pigment which colors the skin and gives a healthy glowing look (and that is great!)
How Annato Extract is classified
Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Annato Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Annato Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Annato Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Annato Extract from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Annato Extract
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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