Table 2. Phytochemical components and physicochemical properties of annatto (Bixa orellana L.) seed powder

Parameters		Mean ± SD
Phytochemical components	Carotenoids (mg bixin/g)	40.33 ± 0.32
	Carotenoids (mg nor-bixin/g)	31.61 ± 3.88
	TPC (mg GAE/g)A)	62.08 ± 2.21
	TFC (mg QE/g)B)	5.19 ± 1.52
	Ascorbic acid content (mg AA/g)C)	13.75 ± 4.0
	Total antioxidant capacity (mg AAE/g)D)	17.42 ± 0.45
Physicochemical properties	pH	5.73 ± 0.01
	Lightness (L)	40.97 ± 2.41
	Redness (a)	15.39 ± 1.33
	Yellowness (b)	5.73 ± 0.86
	Water holding capacity (%)	39.72 ± 2.21
	Oil holding capacity (%)	50.68 ± 3.81
	Solubility (%)	45.77 ± 2.41