achiote

noun

achi·o·te ˌä-chē-ˈō-tē

: a spice made from the red seed of the annatto tree

also : the seed from which the spice is made

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There’s also a full-menu of others spirits, including zero-proof options, as well that reflect the overall cocktail theme in a creative way, such as the zero-proof Al Pastor, made with pineapple, achiote, lime, taco seasoning, and cilantro. —

Aly Walansky, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Nestle, for instance, adopted annatto, made from the seeds of the achiote tree, to color the gooey centers of Butterfinger candy bars sold in Europe, according to the government of the Netherlands. —

Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024 Annatto is also known by many other names, including achiote, atsuete, bija, onoto, and urucum. —

Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024 Al pastor: Pork shoulder extravagantly marinated with guajillo and achiote chiles and other spices, cut into long sheets, and stacked over a vertical spit called a trompo. —

Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for achiote