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.

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Cheddar that does not contain annatto is frequently labelled "white Cheddar" or "Vermont Cheddar" (regardless of whether it was actually produced there). Source: Internet

Green plantains are grated and mixed with cornstarch, egg, seasoning, parsley, and annatto oil. Source: Internet

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. Source: Internet

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