Seasoning
annatto (colorau)
Orange-red powder of annatto seed blended with cornmeal, used to color and mildly flavor Brazilian stews and sautés.
Who it fits
GLP-1PCOSDiabetesKetoLow-FODMAPAnti-inflammatoryVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free
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What it does in cooking
The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.
Flavor
Umami1
Bitterness1
Pairs with
garlicwhite onionsoybean oiltomatoground cumin
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