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E160b is a food additive approved by the European Union
(EU).
It is used as a natural colouring agent in food and drink products.
The common names for E160b are Anatto, Bixin or
Norbixin.
E160b is a yellow-to-red colouring derived from the seeds of the Annatto
tree (Bixa orellana ). Bixin refers to the fat soluble form
of the colouring, whereas Norbixin refers to the water soluble form.
As well as being
a food additive, E160b can be used as a colouring for body paints and can
also act as a agent to help digestion.
E160b has now been introduced as an alternative colouring to Tartrazine.
However, there may still be a chance of E160b provoking an allergic reaction.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E160b:.
Cheese, butter, oil, crisps, cereals, cakes, salad cream and mayonnaise,
smoked fish, ice creams and lollies.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as chemicals are added and/or removed by the EU
Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 31 July 2008. For current
details check with relevant authorities.
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