Red hair
It is only in recent years that annatto has arguably become the world’s most important natural food colourant, next to caramel. When the seeds are crushed and soaked in water, they produce an orange-yellow or red paste, which creates the yellow hue of Cheddar and Maroilles, the orange-tint of salad oils and popcorn, and the vibrant flush of red lipsticks.
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