Annatto seeds
Photography Credits: Annatto via Dean & Deluca, Cheddar cheese via igourmet (pictured is Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar)
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Orange Cheese
Ever wondered why some cheeses are orange in color? The bright orange hue you see in Colby and American-made Cheddar cheeses are from the Annatto seed (also known as Achiote). Not only is it used to impart color in cheese, it is also used as a coloring agent in various Latin and Caribbean dishes.
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Super interesting, I didn't know this. Now I have an interesting tidbit to share next time I'm at a wine and cheese party.
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