All About the Annatto Seed - thespruceeats.com

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Annatto is the seed or extract of the achiote tree, which is indigenous to Central and South America. The seeds and pulp have been used for hundreds of years for a variety of purposes and is used heavily in Latin America as a dye, medicine, and as an ingredient in many foods.