annatto
Also called lip·stick tree [lip-stik tree] /ˈlɪpˌstɪk ˌtri/ . a small tree, Bixa orellana, of tropical America.
Also ar·nat·to [ahr-nat-oh, -nah-toh] /ɑrˈnæt oʊ, -ˈnɑ toʊ/ . a yellowish-red dye obtained from the pulp enclosing the seeds of this tree, used for coloring fabrics, butter, varnish, etc.
Origin of annatto
1- Also called achiote.
- Sometimes a·nat·to .
Words Nearby annatto
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How to use annatto in a sentence
Ditto for using annatto seed oil to infuse an amber tone to the broth.
Why Would an LA Restaurant Keep Selling a Dish That Loses Money? | Corey Mintz | January 18, 2022 | EaterThe braising liquid, adapted from her mother’s recipe, calls for seasoning with fish sauce, sweetness from Coco Rico coconut soda, brown and amber color notes from caramel and annatto oil, plus water, which simmers uncovered for over four hours.
Why Would an LA Restaurant Keep Selling a Dish That Loses Money? | Corey Mintz | January 18, 2022 | EaterThis may be colored with anything desired, like burnt sienna, annatto, or other coloring material.
Practical Mechanics for Boys | J. S. ZerbeButter is often colored with annatto, saffron, turmeric, marigold or coal-tar colors.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants | Edwin M. BruceIf the milk was uncolored or colored with annatto the curd when thus treated will be white.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants | Edwin M. Bruce
It appears from these experiments that much more is required to dissolve it out of commercial annatto.
Put four pounds of salt butter into a churn, with four quarts of new milk and a small portion of annatto.
British Dictionary definitions for annatto
anatto
/ (əˈnætəʊ) /
a small tropical American tree, Bixa orellana, having red or pinkish flowers and pulpy seeds that yield a dye: family Bixaceae
the yellowish-red dye obtained from the pulpy outer layer of the coat of the seeds of this tree, used for colouring fabrics, butter, varnish, etc
Origin of annatto
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