Achieving the Perfect Colour Every Time

Using Annatto correctly ensures consistent colour development, product uniformity, and consumer appeal.

Whether you're manufacturing cheese, maas, beverages, bakery products, or processed meats, proper handling and dispersion are essential.

Best Practice: Pre-Dispersion

Annatto should always be pre-dispersed before use.

Suitable dispersion mediums include:

• Warm water,
• Milk,
• Product liquids.

This ensures even colour distribution throughout the finished product.

Colour Control Through Dosage

Manufacturers can easily adjust colour intensity:

Lower Dosage

Produces pale yellow shades.

Medium Dosage

Creates rich golden colours.

Higher Dosage

Develops deep orange-red tones.

Storage & Shelf-Life

To maximise colour stability:

• Store in a cool, dry environment,
• Keep away from direct sunlight,
• Store in airtight containers after opening,
• Protect from excessive heat and air exposure.

DFI Annatto AC6 offers a shelf-life of up to 24 months when stored according to recommendations.

Product Quality & Safety

Annatto AC6:

• Contains no allergens,
• Is suitable for human consumption,
• Is supplied as a low-risk food colourant,
• Is Kosher certified.

Partner with Dynamiko Food Ingredients

Dynamiko Food Ingredients supplies high-quality Annatto AC6 for manufacturers seeking reliable, natural colouring solutions across multiple food categories.

One Natural Colourant – Endless Applications

Annatto has become one of the most versatile natural colourants available to food manufacturers.

Its ability to provide attractive yellow, golden, orange, and reddish shades makes it suitable for a wide range of food products.

Dairy Applications

Annatto is commonly used in:

Cheese Production

One of the most recognised applications for Annatto is cheddar cheese and processed cheese products, where it provides the familiar golden-yellow colour consumers expect.

Maas & Fermented Dairy

Annatto can be used to enhance the visual appeal of cultured dairy products and flavoured fermented milk beverages.

Ice Cream

Creates attractive creamy yellow shades in premium frozen desserts.

Meat Industry Applications

Annatto is frequently used in:

• Processed meats,
• Sausages,
• Smoked products,
• Chicken products,
• Fish smoking applications.

It is particularly valued for creating a golden-brown appearance in smoked fish and poultry products.

Bakery & Confectionery Applications

Annatto performs well in:

• Bread crumbs,
• Cakes,
• Sugar confectionery,
• Cereals,
• Snack foods,
• Seasoning blends.

Typical Dosage Guidelines

Usage levels generally range from:

0.005% to 0.20%

depending on the desired colour intensity and product application.

Why Food Manufacturers Choose Annatto

As consumer demand for natural ingredients and clean-label products continues to grow, food manufacturers are increasingly turning to plant-based colouring solutions. One of the most widely trusted natural food colourants used around the world is Annatto.

Derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), Annatto delivers attractive colour shades ranging from pale yellow and golden orange to deep reddish-orange. Its versatility, natural origin, and excellent performance have made it a preferred colouring ingredient across numerous food categories.

At Dynamiko Food Ingredients, Annatto AC6 is supplied as a highly concentrated, water-based natural food colourant designed to provide consistent colour development across a wide range of food applications.

What Makes Annatto So Popular?

Natural Origin

Annatto is sourced from nature, making it an ideal alternative to synthetic food colourants. As a plant-based ingredient, it supports clean-label product development while meeting consumer preferences for more natural food formulations.

Versatile Colour Range

One of Annatto's greatest advantages is its ability to produce a variety of colour shades depending on dosage and application requirements, including:

• Pale yellow tones,

• Rich golden yellow shades,

• Bright orange colours,

• Deep reddish-orange hues.

This flexibility allows manufacturers to achieve the desired visual appearance across multiple product categories.

Clean-Label Appeal

Today's consumers are paying closer attention to ingredient declarations and product labels. Natural colourants such as Annatto help manufacturers create products that align with clean-label trends while maintaining attractive product presentation.

Proven Industry Performance

Annatto has been used as a food colourant for centuries and remains one of the most trusted natural colouring solutions available today. Its consistent performance and broad application range make it a valuable ingredient in modern food manufacturing.

Key Benefits of Annatto AC6

Annatto AC6 offers numerous benefits for food manufacturers, including:

• Natural plant-based colouring,

• Water-based formulation,

• Suitable for a wide range of food applications,

• Flexible colour intensity control,

• Consistent colour development,

• Low-risk food colourant,

• Easy incorporation into production processes,

• Kosher certified,

• Excellent clean-label solution.

Why Choose Dynamiko Food Ingredients?

Dynamiko Food Ingredients supplies high-quality Annatto AC6 to food manufacturers seeking reliable and consistent natural colouring solutions.

Our Annatto AC6 is suitable for a variety of applications, including:

• Cheese and dairy products,

• Amasi and fermented dairy products,

• Beverages and flavoured drinks,

• Meat and processed meat products,

• Bakery products,

• Confectionery,

• Snack foods,

• Seasoning blends.

With dependable quality, technical support, and a commitment to supplying innovative food ingredient solutions, Dynamiko Food Ingredients remains a trusted partner to food manufacturers throughout Southern Africa.

Whether you are developing new products or improving existing formulations, Annatto AC6 offers a natural and effective way to enhance product appearance while supporting clean-label product development.