Achiote (Bixa orellana L.): a natural source of pigment and vitamin E
D Raddatz-Mota, LJ Pérez-Flores, F Carrari… - Journal of food science …, 2017 - Springer
Commercialization of agricultural products, including seeds and its derived products,
represents an important economic source for developing countries. Natural colorants
obtained from the seeds of achiote plant (annatto) have been used since pre-Hispanic times.
Also, production of this crop has been important for Mayan cuisine. Annual world production
of achiote seeds is approximately 14,500 tons (dry weight). Two thirds of the production is
commercialized as dried seeds and the rest as colorant. Latin America produces 60% of the …
represents an important economic source for developing countries. Natural colorants
obtained from the seeds of achiote plant (annatto) have been used since pre-Hispanic times.
Also, production of this crop has been important for Mayan cuisine. Annual world production
of achiote seeds is approximately 14,500 tons (dry weight). Two thirds of the production is
commercialized as dried seeds and the rest as colorant. Latin America produces 60% of the …