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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Annatto, a colouring matter of vegetable origin is extracted from seeds of Bixa Orellana is used in order to get yellowish colour generally with Buffalo milk like butter and margarine.
Reason (R): Annatto colour is prepared by leaching the pericarp of the seeds with an extractant prepared from non food grade solvents.
Choose the correct option.

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Food colors must always be extracted using food-grade solvents.
Updated On: May 20, 2026
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  • (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  • (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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The Correct Option is C

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