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

Examples

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