Color Additive · CAS 1393-63-1 · EU E160b
Annatto (Bixin)
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Annatto (Bixin) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Annatto (Bixin) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Identified by CAS number, not shelf prevalence
Annatto (Bixin): no OFF product match; CAS 1393-63-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1393-63-1 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | E160b | EU additive register |
| Category | Color Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Annatto (Bixin): what it is
Natural orange-yellow from annatto seeds.
Health Concerns
- Generally safe. Rare allergic reactions.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Annatto (Bixin) compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Annatto (Bixin) safe to consume?
Annatto (Bixin) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 1393-63-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Annatto (Bixin) used for in food?
Annatto (Bixin) (CAS 1393-63-1) is catalogued for Cheese, butter, margarine, custard (Color Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.
What health concerns are associated with Annatto (Bixin)?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Annatto (Bixin): Generally safe. Rare allergic reactions.. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.