Annatto, bixin, norbixin (E160b)
Unsuitable
This food is often poorly tolerated with histamine intolerance.
Annatto, bixin, norbixin (E160b) is a food colour used to add or restore colour in foods. Annatto, bixin, norbixin (E160b) is considered less suitable by SIGHI and is also identified as a histamine liberator; it may contribute to symptoms in sensitive individuals.
Liberator: May trigger histamine release from mast cells independently of its own histamine content. learn more