Ingredient

Annatto And Apocarotenal

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These ingredients are used to provide yellow to orange colors in foods. They are …

What is Annatto And Apocarotenal?

Annatto and apocarotenal are natural and synthetic colorings, respectively. Annatto is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, native to tropical regions of the Americas. Apocarotenal is a synthetic carotenoid, chemically related to beta-carotene.

Is Annatto And Apocarotenal vegan?

Annatto And Apocarotenal is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Annatto And Apocarotenal gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Annatto And Apocarotenal a major allergen?

Annatto is not derived from one of the nine FDA major allergens.

What is Annatto And Apocarotenal used for?

These ingredients are used to provide yellow to orange colors in foods.

Is Annatto And Apocarotenal safe?

Annatto is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

These ingredients are used to provide yellow to orange colors in foods. They are often found in dairy products like cheese and butter, baked goods, snacks, and breakfast items.

Health notes

Annatto is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Apocarotenal is an approved food additive. Both have been evaluated by international bodies like JECFA and EFSA, which have established acceptable daily intake levels. While generally considered safe, some individuals may experience allergic reactions to annatto, though this is rare.

Allergen info

Annatto is not derived from one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Annatto And Apocarotenal

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Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. Smoked Ham Breakfast Burrito Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 69% DV per serving 207kcal 10.1Protein 7.6Fat 23.7Carbs Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. Breakfast Burritos Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving 250kcal 12.5Protein 10.8Fat 23.3Carbs James Skinner Baking Company Cheese Pumpkin Apple Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 328kcal 4.7Protein 15.6Fat 43.8Carbs Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. Egg, Bacon & Cheese Breakfast Starts Flautas Whole Eggs, Bacon And 3 Cheeses In A Crispy Flour Tortilla, Egg, Bacon & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 58% DV per serving 282kcal 15.5Protein 11.3Fat 29.6Carbs Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. Egg & Sausage Whole Eggs, Sausage & 3 Cheeses Wrapped In A Flour Tortilla Breakfast Burritos, Egg & Sausage Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 53% DV per serving 267kcal 11.7Protein 11.7Fat 28.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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