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Annatto
Annatto is a coloring and seasoning obtained from the reddish seeds of Bixa orellana, a tropical shrub native to the Americas. The seeds contain pigments, especially bixin, that give foods shades ranging from yellow and orange to red. Whole seeds, powders, pastes, and annatto-infused oils are used in Latin American, Caribbean, and Filipino cooking, as well as in products such as cheese and butter.
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Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a culinary spice derived from the dried seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen native to the Maluku Islands, particularly the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The fruit of the tree yields both nutmeg and a secondary spice known as mace, which is derived from the seed's reddish aril. During the 17th century, the high value of nutmeg led to intense colonial competition, with the Dutc...
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