DEFINITION

Annatto Seed Oil Tocotrienols is the tocotrienol fraction derived from the oil of the seeds of the annatto tree (Bixa orellana L.). It contains NLT 70% of total tocotrienols calculated on the anhydrous basis. Of the total tocotrienols content, NLT 84% and NMT 92% is δ-tocotrienol and NLT 8% and NMT 16% is γ-tocotrienol. It contains NMT 1% of α-tocopherol on the anhydrous basis. It may contain added vegetable edible oils.