Annatto Extract
additive · base score 0.5 · also listed as annatto extract colour, annatto colour, annatto, annatto extract, annatto color
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the additive category and currently graded medium.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 0 products
- Also listed as
- annatto extract colour, annatto colour, annatto, annatto extract, annatto color
Common questions about annatto extract
Is Annatto Extract good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain annatto extract?
None of the UK products in our database currently list annatto extract as an ingredient.
What else is annatto extract called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: annatto extract colour, annatto colour, annatto, annatto extract, annatto color. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade annatto extract?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
No products in our database currently use this ingredient.