Annatto Herb
Annatto powder (Bixa orellana L.), India: a/k/a Achiote, Lipstick Tree, Achiote. The red colour is due to several apocarotenoids located in the seed epidermis, of which bixin is the most important. Used as a flavouring and food colouring in cheese, butter, and smoked fish. In the Caribbean, the seeds are usually fried in (animal or […]
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