Annatto (E160b)
Updated October 2, 2026
Annatto (E160b) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 17,063 products in our database, 11,694 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Annatto extract, Bixin, Norbixin, E160b
- E-number
- E160b
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 17,063 products (11,694 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Annatto
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Annatto.
Popular products with Annatto
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 Annatto-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Annatto and score Nutri-Score A–C.
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Annatto on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Annatto?
In our database, Annatto most often appears in cheeses, frozen desserts, frozen foods and snacks.
How many products contain Annatto?
17,063 published products on Foodmetria list Annatto, including 11,694 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.