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Encyclopedia > Annatto
Bixin, the major apocarotinoid of annatto
Bixin, the major apocarotinoid of annatto

Annatto, sometimes called Roucou, is a derivative of the achiote trees of tropical regions of the Americas, used to produce a red food coloring. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Binomial name Bixa orellana L. Achiote, or Achiotl, (Bixa orellana) is a shrub or small tree from the tropical regions of the Americas, also known also by its Tupi name of urucum. ... Food coloring spreading on a thin water film. ...


Annatto is produced from the reddish pulp which surrounds the seed of the achiote (Bixa orellana L.). It is used in many cheeses (e.g., Cheddar, Red Leicester, and Brie), margarine, butter, rice, smoked fish and custard powder. Pulp can refer to: Soft shapeless substances in general. ... Binomial name Bixa orellana The achiote, or achiotl (Bixa orellana) is a tree from the tropical regions of the Americas (known also by its Tupi name of urucum). ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ... Country of origin England Region, town Somerset, Cheddar Source of milk Cows, rarely Goats Pasteurised Frequently Texture hard/semi-hard Aging time 3-30 months depending on variety Certification No Cheddar cheese is a pale yellow to orange, sharp-tasting cheese originally made in the English village of Cheddar, in... Leicester cheese, often called Red Leicester, is an English cheese, made in a similar manner to cheddar cheese, but is crumblier; it is coloured orange by adding annatto extract during manufacture. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Margarine in a tub Margarine (pronunciation: ), as a generic term, can indicate any of a wide range of butter-substitutes. ... Butter is commonly sold in sticks (pictured) or blocks, and frequently served with the use of a butter knife. ... Species Oryza glaberrima Oryza sativa Brown basmati rice Terrace of paddy fields in Yunnan Province, southern China. ... A giant grouper at the Georgia Aquarium Fish are aquatic vertebrates that are typically cold-blooded; covered with scales, and equipped with two sets of paired fins and several unpaired fins. ... Custard is a range of preparations based on milk and eggs, thickened with heat. ... Powder is a substance that has been crushed into very fine grains. ...

Bixa orellana seeds
Bixa orellana seeds

Annatto is commonly found in Latin America and Caribbean cuisines as both a coloring agent and for flavoring. Central and South American Natives used the seeds to make a body paint, and lipstick. For this reason, the achiote is sometimes called the lipstick-tree. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 1322 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Annatto Achiote Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 1322 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Annatto Achiote Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... “West Indian” redirects here. ... Two children with painted faces. ... Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color and texture to the lips. ...


In Venezuela, annatto (called locally 'onoto') is used in the preparation of hallacas, perico, and other traditional dishes. One of the most beloved of Venezuelan national dishes, the hallaca (alternatively, hayaca) is typically served during the Christmas holiday. ... or Periquito(Parakeet) is the spanish word for small birds of the parrots family Tasty Venezuelan dish prepared with butter sautéed diced onions, tomatoes and eggs. ...


In Brazil, both annatto (the product) and the tree (Bixa orellana L.) are called Urucum and the product itself may also be called Colorau. Binomial name Bixa orellana The achiote, or achiotl (Bixa orellana) is a tree from the tropical regions of the Americas (known also by its Tupi name of urucum). ...


In Cuba and other Caribbean islands, both fruit and tree are popularly called Bija (pronounced bee-ha) instead of Bixa.


As a food additive, annatto has the E number E160b. Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or improve its taste and appearance. ... For the mathematical constant see: E (mathematical constant). ...


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Annatto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (193 words)
Annatto is a derivative of the achiote trees of tropical regions of the Americas, used to produce a red food coloring.
Annatto is produced from the reddish pulp which surrounds the seed of the achiote (Bixa orellana L.).
Annatto is commonly found in Latin America and Caribbean cuisines as both a coloring agent and for flavoring.
Database entry for Annatto - Bixa orellana - Annatto - Bixa orellana - Annatto - Bixa orellana - Annatto - Bixa orellana (1883 words)
Annatto is known as achiote in Peru and as urucum in Brazil.
Annatto paste is also used as a natural dye for cloth and wool and is sometimes employed in the paint, varnish, lacquer, cosmetic, and soap industries.
Annatto oil is extracted from the seeds and is the main source of pigments named bixin and norbixin, which are classified as carotenoids.
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