Achiote
(most common name)

The Achiote is considered to be a type of Guatemalan Criollo with an admixture of Shorthorn and zebu.

The Achiote is usually yellowish in color.

(Spanish) achiote = anatto

Anatto is an orange-red condiment and food coloring that is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree; in food it creates a yellow or orange color.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-13

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