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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 L. 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.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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The correct answer is
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Assertion (A) Analysis: Annatto Source

Assertion (A) states that Annatto, a vegetable coloring matter, is extracted from the seeds of Bixa Orellana L. and used for yellowish color in products like butter and margarine. This is factually correct. Annatto is a well-known natural food coloring derived from the seeds of this plant, commonly employed to give a yellow to orange hue in various food items, particularly dairy products.

Reason (R) Analysis: Annatto Preparation

Reason (R) claims that Annatto colour is prepared using non-food grade solvents during the leaching process of the pericarp. This statement is incorrect. For Annatto to be used as a food coloring, it must be extracted using food-grade solvents, such as edible oils or alkaline solutions. The use of non-food grade solvents would render the product unsafe for consumption.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis:

  • Assertion (A) is correct.
  • Reason (R) is incorrect.

Therefore, the statement "(A) is correct but (R) is not correct" is the most appropriate choice.

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