Annatto, native to tropical America. The word urucum comes from the Tupi-Guarani language and means “red”. Its fruits are capsules armed with malleable thorns and turn red when ripe. Used in cooking, cosmetics and also in herbal medicine.

Stock photo: Annatto, native to tropical America. The word urucum comes from the Tupi-Guarani language and means “red”. Its fruits are capsules armed with malleable thorns and turn red when ripe. Used in cooking, cosmetics and also in herbal medicine. was taken by caccau .