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Ingredient · Colorant

Annatto

Cleaner · 7/10, higher is cleaner

E-number E160b

How we reached this

Plant-derived (achiote seed). Generally safe; rare allergic reactions documented.

Sources · 1

  • EWG Food Scores: Annatto

Regulatory position

European Unionpermitted (E160b)
United StatesGRAS

Also listed as

E160bbixinnorbixin

Products containing this · 3

About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-23.