achiote
/ˌɑːtʃiˈoʊteɪ/
noun
- A reddish-orange dye or seasoning made from the seeds of a tropical American shrub, used in cooking and coloring foods.
- You can find achiote paste in the international aisle of most grocery stores.
- The chef added achiote to the rice to give it a vibrant orange color.
- Many Latin American dishes use achiote for both flavor and color.
- The tropical shrub or small tree (Bixa orellana) that produces the seeds used for achiote dye and seasoning.
- The achiote tree grows well in warm, humid climates.
- The achiote's heart-shaped leaves and pink flowers make it an attractive ornamental plant.
- Farmers in the region cultivate achiote for its valuable seeds.
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