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Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) is a species belong to the Bixaceae family. The angular seeds covered by a yellowish red resinous substance, which becomes dry, hard and dark upon maturation. Bixin extracted from annatto seeds is the pigment present in higher concentrations which representing over 80% of total carotenoids. It has drawn worldwide attentio