noun
- Plural of annatto; seeds from a tropical tree used as a natural food coloring and flavoring, typically producing a yellow to orange hue.
Usage: Also spelled 'annattos'; Commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine
Examples
- The chef added arnottos to the rice to give it a vibrant golden color.
- Arnottos are a staple ingredient in traditional Caribbean cooking.
- The natural dye from arnottos has been used for centuries in food preparation.
- Many cheese makers use arnottos to achieve the characteristic orange tint in cheddar.
- The market sells both whole arnottos and ground powder for convenience.