Ingredient

Annatto And Tumeric

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

These ingredients are used to add yellow and orange hues to a variety of …

What it is

Annatto and turmeric are natural colorings derived from plants. Annatto comes from the seeds of the achiote tree, while turmeric is a spice from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. Both are processed to extract their vibrant yellow to orange colors.

Why it's used

These ingredients are used to add yellow and orange hues to a variety of foods, especially dairy products like cheese and butter, baked goods, and desserts. They provide natural coloring without significantly altering the taste of the food product.

Health notes

Annatto and turmeric are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as food colorings. They are widely consumed in typical food amounts and are not associated with adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these colorings, and they are approved for use in many countries.

Allergen info

Annatto and turmeric are not among the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Annatto And Tumeric

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Casper's Ice Cream, Inc. Casper's, Fat Boy, Ice Cream Sandwich, Key Lime Pie-Wich, Key Lime Pie-Wich Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 244kcal 3.5Protein 8.1Fat 38.4Carbs Schwan's Mama Rosa's, LLC Breakfast Piccoletto 4 Egg & Cheese Pizza 222kcal 8.9Protein 5.6Fat 35.6Carbs Schwan's Mama Rosa's, LLC Breakfast Piccoletto Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals 233kcal 10Protein 6.7Fat 33.3Carbs Darigold, Inc. Darigold, Eggnog, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice Milk High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 158kcal 2.5Protein 7.5Fat 19.2Carbs Darigold, Inc. Ultra-Pasteurized Egg Nog Milk High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 158kcal 2.5Protein 7.5Fat 19.2Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Roasted Fresh Sweet Potato With Brown Sugar Sauce And Spices Other Deli 93kcal 1.4Protein 2.1Fat 20Carbs Whole Foods Market, Inc. Egg Nog Milk High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 142kcal 3.9Protein 6.3Fat 16.5Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Ham And Black Bean Torta Sandwich Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 106% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 236kcal 10.7Protein 6.5Fat 19.4Carbs Darigold, Inc. Egg Nog Milk High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 158kcal 2.5Protein 7.5Fat 19.2Carbs Holten Meat Inc. Cheddar Cheese, Garlic And Butter Flavored Beef Patties, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic And Butter Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 311kcal 17.2Protein 25.8Fat 2.0Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Chocolate Chip Soft Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 469kcal 3.1Protein 21.9Fat 65.6Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Authentic Style Rice Pilaf, Original Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 356kcal 8.9Protein 1.1Fat 75.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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