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Record 1 2015-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Food Additives
DEF

A red or yellowish red dyestuff containing bixin prepared from the pulp surrounding the seeds of the annatto tree [Bixa orellana] and used esp. for coloring oils, butter and cheese.

OBS

Annatto is also used to color sausage casings.

Key term(s)
  • butter color

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Colorant rouge présenté sous forme de pâte soluble dans l'eau. Obtenu par broyage des graines de Bixa orellana, le rocouyer d'Amérique, il est utilisé pour les huiles, beurres et fromages, ainsi que pour les enveloppes de saucisses.

Spanish

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