DRIED HERBS & BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
Annatto Seeds – B2B Export Product Details
Technical, commercial and procurement information for international buyers.
Product Description
Annatto Seeds is an India-origin dried herb, spice or botanical ingredient supplied for international B2B procurement. The declared botanical/raw-material identity is Bixa orellana, using Seeds. In the contracted grade it is presented as Small, angular to pyramidal dried seeds with a textured surface, with a typical brick red to reddish brown appearance, mild, earthy and characteristic aroma and mildly earthy, slightly peppery to bitter taste profile. Available commercial supply is Whole cleaned seeds; cut size, mesh, grading, sterilization or other processing requirements should be agreed before order confirmation.
Typical applications include Natural color extraction; spice and seasoning formulations; food ingredient processing; botanical extraction. For export purchasing, the buyer should approve a written product specification and batch COA. Recommended quality verification includes Identity; moisture; foreign matter; microbiology; pesticide residues; heavy metals; bixin/norbixin or color strength where contractually specified. No additives expected for whole single-ingredient seed grade unless specifically declared. Final acceptance criteria, destination-country limits, lab methods and labeling requirements always govern the shipment.
Damodarr Global supports bulk procurement with food-grade export packaging, customized packing subject to MOQ, quality-document coordination and standard commercial export documentation. The standard export MOQ shown for this content set is 1 Metric Ton; shipment terms, lead time, Incoterm, packing configuration and testing panel should be confirmed in the quotation.
Product & Commercial Profile
Core identity and supply information for enquiry comparison.
Category
DRIED HERBS & BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
Botanical / Scientific Name
Bixa orellana
Common Name
Annatto / Achiote Seeds
Plant Part / Raw Material
Seeds
Indicative HS Code
140490 (indicative; verify before filing)
Technical & Quality Profile
Final acceptance criteria should follow the buyer-approved specification and applicable batch COA.
Appearance
Small, angular to pyramidal dried seeds with a textured surface
Color
Brick red to reddish brown
Aroma
Mild, earthy and characteristic
Taste
Mildly earthy, slightly peppery to bitter
Moisture
As per approved Product Specification / batch COA
Foreign Matter
Controlled; as per approved Product Specification / batch COA
Purity
As per Buyer Specification / batch COA; identity, cleanliness and composition must match the approved product specification.
Particle / Cut Size
Whole seeds; crushed or milled size as contracted
Additives / Carrier Declaration
No additives expected for whole single-ingredient seed grade unless specifically declared.
Storage
Store in sealed food-grade packaging in a cool, dry, clean, odour-free area away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture and pests. Protect powders and hygroscopic ingredients from humidity; follow FIFO/FEFO and buyer-agreed storage conditions.
Product Highlights
- Country of Origin: India
- Botanical identity: Bixa orellana
- Commercial form: Whole cleaned seeds
- Export-grade bulk supply for B2B buyers
- Buyer-specification grading / cut size / mesh where applicable
- Batch testing and export documentation support
- For color applications, buyers may additionally specify bixin/norbixin content, extractable color or color strength
Available Export Forms
- Whole cleaned annatto seeds
- crushed/milled material subject to buyer requirement
Applications
- Natural color extraction
- spice and seasoning formulations
- food ingredient processing
- botanical extraction
Industries & Buyer Types
- Natural color manufacturers
- food processors
- spice & seasoning manufacturers
- botanical extractors
- ingredient distributors
Packaging & Export Documentation
Packaging Options
- 10 kg / 20 kg / 25 kg food-grade export bags
- PP bags with food-grade inner liner or kraft paper bags as suitable
- Customized bulk packaging / private-label packaging subject to MOQ
Export Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Product Specification Sheet
- SDS / MSDS where requested
- Microbiological Test Report where applicable
- Heavy Metal Test Report where applicable
- Pesticide Residue Report where required
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary / Fumigation Certificate subject to commodity and importing-country requirements
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
COA / Lab Parameters Buyers May Specify
Testing scope should be agreed by product, buyer specification and destination-market requirement.
- Identity
- moisture
- foreign matter
- microbiology
- pesticide residues
- heavy metals
- bixin/norbixin or color strength where contractually specified
Export Compliance & Pre-Shipment Checks
Agricultural and food-ingredient export requirements vary by product form and destination market.
Use the current Indian export and destination-market requirements applicable to the exact product form. Confirm IEC and applicable FSSAI/exporter registrations; Spices Board registration may apply to spices/spice products, and APEDA requirements may apply to scheduled agricultural products. Check destination-country pesticide MRLs, microbiological/contaminant limits, labeling rules, import permits and plant-health requirements before shipment. Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates are issued/provided only where the commodity and importing-country conditions require them. Country-of-origin statements on shipping documents must match the actual legally qualifying origin of the shipped lot.
Indicative HS reference: 140490. Verify the current Indian 8-digit ITC(HS) before customs filing. Classification can change with whole vs. ground/powder form, drying method, added carriers/sugars, blends, extracts or other processing, and tariff revisions.
Why International Buyers Source This Product from India
International buyers source India-origin Annatto Seeds for food, herbal, spice, botanical and ingredient applications. India provides an established agricultural and botanical processing base with commercial cleaning, grading, cutting, milling and export packing capabilities. Buyer approval should be tied to botanical identity, correct plant part, sensory profile, cleanliness, moisture, microbiology, residues, heavy metals and other product-specific parameters. For color applications, buyers may additionally specify bixin/norbixin content, extractable color or color strength.
Why Choose Damodarr Global
- Standard export MOQ starting from 1 Metric Ton
- India-origin Annatto Seeds supplied in cleaned and graded commercial grades
- Buyer-specification processing, sizing/mesh and quality parameters
- Batch-wise COA and third-party laboratory testing support where required
- Food-grade bulk packaging and customized packing options
- Certificate of Origin, commercial export documents and destination-specific documentation support
- Dedicated B2B support for importers, distributors, manufacturers and private-label buyers
Target Buyer Profile
- Primary buyers: Natural color manufacturers, food processors, spice & seasoning manufacturers
- Typical buyer markets: importers and manufacturers across Middle East, Europe, North America and Southeast Asia sourcing India-origin Annatto Seeds
- Best fit for buyers who need: buyer-specification grading, batch COA/lab testing support, and private-label or custom bulk packaging
What Buyers Should Confirm Before Requesting a Quotation
- Required product form / grade: Whole cleaned seeds
- Particle or cut-size requirement: Whole seeds; crushed or milled size as contracted
- Order quantity against MOQ: 1 Metric Ton
- Required COA / laboratory parameters and any buyer-specific limits
- Bulk or private-label packaging format, pack weight and labeling requirements
- Destination country, importer requirements, shipment documents and any plant-health / treatment conditions that apply
- HS classification: use 140490 (indicative; verify before filing) only as an indicative reference and verify the final applicable ITC(HS) before filing
Frequently Asked Questions
Buyer-focused FAQs for Annatto Seeds.
What is Annatto Seeds and what botanical identity should be declared?
Annatto Seeds is supplied as an India-origin botanical/food ingredient. The botanical identity is Bixa orellana, and the contracted plant part/raw material is Seeds. The specification and COA should use the same identity.
Which export forms of Annatto Seeds are available?
The standard commercial form is Whole cleaned seeds. Additional cut sizes, milling/mesh grades or related forms can be supplied only where agreed in the purchase specification.
What are the main B2B applications for Annatto Seeds?
Typical applications include Natural color extraction; spice and seasoning formulations; food ingredient processing; botanical extraction. Suitability depends on the buyer's formulation, destination-market rules and final approved grade.
Which quality tests should an importer request for Annatto Seeds?
A buyer should request a batch COA and, where relevant, testing for Identity; moisture; foreign matter; microbiology; pesticide residues; heavy metals. Product-specific marker or functional tests should be included when contractually required.
What is the MOQ and can packaging be customized?
The standard export MOQ is 1 Metric Ton. Food-grade bulk packaging, customized pack weights and private-label options can be discussed subject to product, pack format and order volume.
What HS code and export documents apply to Annatto Seeds?
The indicative HS reference in this sheet is 140490. The final Indian 8-digit ITC(HS) must be verified for the exact form/composition before filing. Typical shipment documents include Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, COA and product-specific certificates such as phytosanitary or fumigation documentation where the importing country requires them.
Are additives or carriers used in Annatto Seeds?
No additives expected for whole single-ingredient seed grade unless specifically declared.
Export note: Regulatory, testing, labeling, phytosanitary, fumigation and documentation requirements can change by commodity, processing form and importing country. Confirm the current requirements for the specific shipment before dispatch.
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