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Minimum order

1 unit

HSN Code

On request

Origin

India

Lead time

On request

Port of dispatch

On request

Packaging

Standard export packaging

Shelf life / storage

As per product specification

Export markets served

AF DZ AD

Ability to customise

As per OEM brief

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Company Shri Hari Industries

Shri Hari Industries

Registered address: Bikaner, India.

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Employees

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GST

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IEC code

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Export markets

AF DZ AD

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Turnover

On request

Incorporation type

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Product details

Bixa orellana is the botanical source of these reddish-orange triangular seeds. Pigment processing is another stated application alongside whole-seed culinary use.

Moisture is specified as Max 10%, while purity is listed as Min 98%.

Botanical Name: Bixa orellana

Seed Purity: Min 98%

Moisture Content: Max 10%

Bixin Content: Min 2.5% (in pigment-rich seeds)

Appearance: Reddish-orange, triangular seed

Odor: Mild, earthy, peppery aroma

Seed Size: 3–5 mm average

Total Plate Count: < 5,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 100 cfu/g

E. coli: Absent / Not Detected

Salmonella: Absent / 25g

Source-stated Heavy Metals: Lead < 0.1 ppm, Arsenic < 0.1 ppm

Source-stated Aflatoxins: < 4 ppb

Source-stated Pesticide Residues: In accordance with EU/USDA MRLs

Q: What is Annatto Seed used for? A: The stated application is natural pigment production.

Q: What purity is specified for Annatto Seed? A: Seed Purity: Min 98%.

Q: What size or grade is specified for Annatto Seed? A: Seed Size: 3–5 mm average.

Q: What moisture limit is specified for Annatto Seed? A: Moisture Content: Max 10%.

Description provided by Shri Hari Industries.

Bixa orellana

Natural colorant and flavor enhancer

Reddish-orange, brick-red, triangular seeds

3–5 mm average

Min 98%

Max 10%

Min 2.5%

E160b

EU/USDA MRL-compliant pesticide residues

1

Specifications

Product Title

Anatto Seed

Store Name

SHRI HARI INDUSTRIES

Category

agriculture > seeds > edible seeds

Botanical Name

Bixa orellana

Seed Purity

Minimum 98%

Moisture Content

Maximum 10%

Bixin Content

Minimum 2.5% (in pigment-rich seeds)

Appearance

Reddish-orange, triangular seed

Odor

Mild, earthy, peppery aroma

Seed Size

3–5 mm average

Total Plate Count

< 5,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold

< 100 cfu/g

E. coli

Absent / Not Detected

Salmonella

Absent / 25g

Heavy Metals - Lead

< 0.1 ppm

Heavy Metals - Arsenic

< 0.1 ppm

Aflatoxins

< 4 ppb

Pesticide Residues

In accordance with EU/USDA MRLs

Food Additive Code

E160b

Claims

Non-GMO, vegan-friendly, gluten-free, clean-label compliant

MOQ

1

Use cases

Category

Annatto Seeds

Primary application

Brand

shri hari

Product type

Product

Logistics & handling

Lead time

On request

Packaging

As per buyer requirement

Storage condition

As recommended by supplier

Origin

India

Form

As listed by supplier

Commercials Shri Hari Industries

Minimum order

1 unit

Lead time

On request

Payment terms

As per negotiated commercial agreement

Frequently asked by buyers

What is the botanical source of this annatto seed?

It is derived from the achiote tree, with the botanical name Bixa orellana.

What are the key industrial uses of annatto seed?

It is used as a natural colorant and flavor enhancer in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications, and can be processed into extract or pigment emulsions.

What quality parameters are specified for this product?

The product has minimum 98% seed purity, maximum 10% moisture, and minimum 2.5% bixin content in pigment-rich seeds.

Is this annatto seed suitable for clean-label and allergen-conscious formulations?

Yes, it is described as non-GMO, vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and clean-label compliant.

What food applications does this annatto seed support?

It is commonly used in cheese, butter, margarine, snacks, baked goods, beverages, rice seasoning, meats, and stews.

What are the microbiological and contaminant limits?

Specified limits include total plate count below 5,000 cfu/g, yeast and mold below 100 cfu/g, E. coli absent, Salmonella absent in 25g, lead and arsenic below 0.1 ppm, and aflatoxins below 4 ppb.

Is the product suitable for export-oriented procurement?

Yes, pesticide residues are stated to be in accordance with EU/USDA MRLs, which supports export-ready sourcing.

What is the MOQ for this annatto seed?

The minimum order quantity is 1.

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