1. A reddish-orange condiment or dye made from the seeds of a tropical American tree, used to color and flavor food.
Usage: Also spelled annatto.; Commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine.

Examples

• The chef added anatto to the rice to give it a golden-orange color.
• Anatto is a traditional ingredient in many Caribbean dishes.
• The cheese was colored with anatto instead of artificial dyes.
• She bought anatto seeds at the Latin market to make authentic achiote paste.
• Anatto provides both color and a subtle earthy flavor to the stew.