achiote
noun
achi·o·te
ˌä-chē-ˈō-tē 
: a spice made from the red seed of the annatto tree
also
: the seed from which the spice is made
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The cooking is deliberate and ingredient-driven, like achiote, hoja santa, chiles and maíz criollo.
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Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
An achiote steak-and-eggs breakfast is $39.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
It’s made with rice flour, water, oil, and achiote, which gives it its signature color.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Even the croutons in the Caesar salad are flavored with achiote.
—Merrill Shindler, Daily News, 26 Nov. 2025
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Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
An achiote steak-and-eggs breakfast is $39.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
It’s made with rice flour, water, oil, and achiote, which gives it its signature color.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Even the croutons in the Caesar salad are flavored with achiote.
—Merrill Shindler, Daily News, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Achiote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achiote. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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