annatto
noun
an·nat·to
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Definition of annatto
1
: a yellowish-red dyestuff made from the pulp around the seeds of a tropical American tree (Bixa orellana)
2
: the tree from which annatto is derived
also
: its dried seed used to color and flavor food
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Combine the oil and annatto in a small nonstick skillet. — Los Angeles Times, "Garlicky Shrimp and Egg Stir-Fry," 21 Aug. 2019 The McCafe Pumpkin Spice flavored syrup contains: fructose, water, nonfat dry milk, propylene glycol, and 2% or less caramel color, natural flavor, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, salt, sucralose, and extracts of annatto. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "What to Know About Pumpkin Spice Lattes, From a Nutritionist Who Loves Them," 13 Aug. 2019 The hallmarks of longganisa are savory pork, a vivid red color imparted by paprika or annatto, and a marked sweetness. — Sunset Magazine, "This Open-Fire Filipino Feast Is Ideal for a Backyard BBQ or Campfire Gathering," 22 Jan. 2018 Ingredients like ground annatto seeds, shrimp paste, banana flour buds and Chinese long beans can be found in Asian markets —and certainly any of San Diego’s many Filipino markets. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "3 chefs share recipes inspired by their cooking dads," 11 June 2019 Their Salvadoran chorizo is a strongly seasoned ground pork made with vinegar, wine, achiote (annatto powder), green peppers, pumpkin seeds and a variety of spices, among other ingredients. — Karla T. Vasquez, SFChronicle.com, "How Salvadoran sausages came to the Bay Area," 7 June 2019 Shot through with tamarind, tomato paste, and nutty annatto oil, the crimson broth at Bún Riêu 41 has amazing depth. — Peter Jon Lindberg, Condé Nast Traveler, "Hanoi, Time and Again," 20 Nov. 2018 Even the American cheese involves coloring from bee-pollinated annatto, milk from dairy cows that eat bee-pollinated alfalfa, and an emulsifier made from soybeans, which can self-pollinate, but produce higher yields if bees are present. — Thor Hanson, WSJ, "The Plight of the Humble Bee," 29 June 2018 Add ground annatto, paprika, cumin, pepper, oregano and oil and mix together. — Illyanna Maisonet, San Francisco Chronicle, "The quest to preserve Puerto Rican culture with food," 21 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'annatto.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for annatto
annatto
noun
an·nat·to
| \ ə-ˈnät-(ˌ)ō
, -ˈnat-
\
, -ˈnat-
\
Medical Definition of annatto
: a yellowish red dyestuff made from the pulp around the seeds of a tropical tree (Bixa orellana of the family Bixaceae) and used especially for coloring oils, butter, and cheese
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