annatto
noun[U]
uk/əˈnæt.əʊ/us/əˈnɑːt̬.oʊ/annattonoun[U](SEED)
theseedof atropicaltree, used toaddflavourtofood:
Add apinchof annatto to giveyourstewabitofextraflavour.
Annattoseedshave aslightlybitterflavour.
- This is aclassicMexicanstewmade withpork, annattoseeds, andcitrusjuice.
- I'vealteredmyrecipeslightlyforpeoplewho can't getholdofingredientslike annatto.
- OrangeCheddariscolouredwith annatto.
Herbs & spices
- aji
- ajwain
- Aleppo pepper
- allspice
- ancho
- chive
- chives
- cilantro
- cinnamon
- coarse salt
- habanero
- herb
- herbal
- herbed
- horehound
- peppercorn
- peri-peri
- ras el hanout
- red pepper
- sage
annattonoun[U](DYE)
asubstancemade from annattoseedsthat is used to give things abrightorangeorredcolour:
Annatto has been used as adyesinceancienttimes.
Annatto is used tocolourfood,cosmetics, andpharmaceuticals.
Synonym
achiote
Paints, dyes & pigments
- colourant
- dip dye
- dyer
- dyewood
- eggshell
- enamel
- henna
- paint
- paint thinner
- pigment
- pigmented
- poster paint
- rinse
- tint
- tinted
- topcoat
- turpentine
- undercoat
- undyed
- varnished