annatto
Noun
Meaning
(countable) A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree; the fruit of the tree.
(uncountable) The seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking.
(uncountable) An orange-red dye obtained from this seed.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
Examples
Cheddar that does not contain annatto is frequently labelled "white Cheddar" or "Vermont Cheddar" (regardless of whether it was actually produced there).
Green plantains are grated and mixed with cornstarch, egg, seasoning, parsley, and annatto oil.
Originally added to simulate the colour of high-quality milk from grass-fed Jersey and Guernsey cows, citation annatto may also impart a sweet, nutty flavour.