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Annatto
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Annatto

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Annatto originated in tropical America, was introduced into the Philippines by the Spanish.It is now a common shrub throughout Southeast Asia.

Used primarily as a food colouring, when ripe annatto pods split open to reveal bright red seeds, these are fried gently in oil to release the bright red colour. The oil is then used to cook rice dishes needing colour.



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