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ACHIOTE [2 records]

Record 1 2016-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant and Crop Production
  • Botany
  • Food Industries
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Tiny rusty-red seeds used primarily for color. Can be ground to be used as a powder (like paprika).

OBS

Native to tropical America, seeds are ground and used as a spice in Latin America, and in south-east, where they feature in ukoy or shrimp and potato cakes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
  • Botanique
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Producción vegetal
  • Botánica
  • Industria alimentaria
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 1988-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spices and Condiments
DEF

the seed of the annatto tree [Bixa orellana].

OBS

Used as a seasoning for leg of lamb.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épices et condiments
OBS

Terme relevé dans le Dictionnaire de la chimie et de ses applications et le Lexique technique des produits chimiques comme synonyme de «rocou», une matière colorante obtenue des graines du rocouyer (Bixa orellana).

Spanish

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