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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It’s made with rice flour, water, oil, and achiote, which gives it its signature color.
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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
The marinade traditionally is a mixture of achiote (an orange-red paste made with ground annatto seeds), citrus juices and a variety of spices.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
While the achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaf and pulled chicken tinga in a smoky chile chipotle sauce are can’t-miss items, don’t sleep on the pozole.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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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
The marinade traditionally is a mixture of achiote (an orange-red paste made with ground annatto seeds), citrus juices and a variety of spices.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
While the achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaf and pulled chicken tinga in a smoky chile chipotle sauce are can’t-miss items, don’t sleep on the pozole.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Achiote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achiote. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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