Anattos

/əˈnɑːtoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of anatto; multiple quantities or varieties of the orange-red spice or food coloring from achiote seeds.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'anatto,' following English pluralization rules, though the spelling variant 'anattos' is less common in modern usage.

Kelly Says

Different anatto varieties from different regions of Central and South America can have slightly different flavors—some earthier, some more floral—which is why chefs who work with Latin American cuisines distinguish between their anatto sources.

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