Annattos

/əˈnɑtoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of annatto; multiple forms or batches of the orange-red food coloring and flavoring.

Etymology

Plural of 'annatto,' from Tupi 'natu'; the regularized English plural form used in commercial and culinary contexts.

Kelly Says

In international food trade, annattos from different regions have distinct properties—Caribbean annattos are prized differently than those from Central America, creating global flavor hierarchies!

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