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Annatto is a
derivative of the seed of the achiote trees
(Bixa orellana L.) of tropical regions of
the Americas, used to produce a red food
coloring. It is used in cheese (including
Cheddar), margarine, butter, rice, smoked
fish and custard powder. Annatto is commonly
found in Latin America and Caribbean
cuisines as both a coloring agent and for
flavoring. Central and South American
Indians used the seeds to make a body paint,
and as a lipstick. For this reason, the
achiote is sometimes called the
lipstick-tree. |
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