Annatto

Latin Name: bixa orellana L.
Alternative Name: achiote, uruco
Forms Available: seed, ground, leaves
Annatto - bixa orellana L. - Used as a flavouring and food colouring in cheese, butter, and smoked fish. In the Caribbean, the seeds are usually fried in animal or vegetable fat; after discarding the seeds, the then golden-yellow fat is used to fry [...]