E 160b(i) - Annatto bixin | E-Number Information

1.4flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products

Maximum Level = 15 mg/L

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

1.7.2ripened cheese

Maximum Level = 15 mg/kg

only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

1.7.3edible cheese rind

Maximum Level = 20 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

1.7.5processed cheese

Maximum Level = 15 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

2.1fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milk fat)

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

only fats

2.2.2Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

excluding reduced fat butter’

4.2.5jam jellies and marmalades and similar products

Maximum Level = 20 mg/kg

except chestnut purée

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

4.2.5.3other similar fruit or vegetable spreads

Maximum Level = 20 mg/kg

except crème de pruneaux

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

4.2.6processed potato products

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

only dried potato granules and flakes

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

5.2Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets

Maximum Level = 30 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

5.4Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4

Maximum Level = 80 mg/kg

only decorations and coatings

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

6.5Noodles

Maximum Level = 20 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

6.6Batters

Maximum Level = 50 mg/kg

only batters for coating

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

8.2Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004

Maximum Level = 20 mg/kg

only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

8.3.1Non-heat-treated processed meat

Maximum Level = 20 mg/kg

only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

8.3.2Heat-treated processed meat

Maximum Level = 20 mg/kg

only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

8.3.3Casings and coatings and decorations for meat

Maximum Level = 50 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

9.2Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

only smoked fish

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

12.5Soups and broths

Maximum Level = 15 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

12.6Sauces

Maximum Level = 30 mg/kg

including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

14.2.6Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787

Maximum Level = 10 mg/L

only liqueurs’

15.1Potato- cereal- flour- or starch-based snacks

Maximum Level = 20 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

15.2Processed nuts

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

16Desserts excluding products covered in category 1 3 and 4

Maximum Level = 15 mg/kg

Footnote 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

14.1.4Flavoured_drinks

Maximum Level = 20 mg/L

Annatto bixin

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