Bixa Orellana - Feed Ingredient

Bixa orellana, commonly known as annatto, is a botanical ingredient derived from the seeds of a tropical tree native to Central and South America. The seeds are processed to extract a natural reddish-orange pigment, primarily consisting of carotenoids such as bixin and norbixin. This extraction method is designed to concentrate the active pigments while preserving their inherent antioxidant properties, resulting in a consistent and reliable product.

In equine nutrition, Bixa orellana is incorporated primarily as a natural color additive to enhance the visual appeal of feed formulations.