Annatto
Annatto is a food ingredient that comes from the seeds of the achiote tree, which is native to tropical regions like Central and South America. The seeds are used to create a natural red-orange dye, giving food a vibrant colour. You might spot annatto listed on ingredient labels of various food products.
To make annatto, the seeds are harvested, dried, and then ground into a powder or processed into a liquid extract. This extract is commonly used in food manufacturing to add colour to products like cheese, butter, and sauces. It's a natural way to enhance the appearance of food without using artificial dyes.
Annatto is often added to foods to give them an appealing colour, like the golden hue in cheddar cheese or the orange tint in some types of margarine. It's a popular choice for manufacturers looking to create visually appealing products without artificial additives. In addition to colouring foods, annatto can also be used to add a hint of flavour to dishes, making it a versatile ingredient in the food industry.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Annatto
Sainsbury's Cheddar Cheese & Chive DipAsda Cheese & Onion Bakes
Asda Cheese & Onion Lattice Pie
Asda Cheese & Onion Slices
Oggs Chocolate Fudge Vegan Cakes 4
Doritos Cool Original Tortilla Chips
Kelly's Cornish Clotted Ice Cream
Ambrosia Custard Can
Ambrosia Devon Custard
Cadbury Fire Logs
Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference
Asda Four Cheese Deep Pan Pizza
Walkers French Fries Ready Salted Snacks
Rowntree's Fruit Pastille Lollies
Genius Gluten Free Breakfast Bakes Cranberry & Oat
Genius Gluten Free Breakfast Bakes Honey Raisin & Oat
Genius Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bakes
Pringles Honey Glazed Ham Crisps, Dinner Party Edition
Kellogg's Krave Chocolate Hazelnut Cereal
Kellogg's Krave Milk Chocolate
Kellogg's Krave Milk Chocolate Cereal
Ambrosia Low Fat Devon Custard
Sainsbury's Multigrain Hoops Cereal
Asda Nacho Cheese Bakes
