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bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

In Costa Rica called Aciote. Scientific name is Bixa orellana. It is still a common and natural food coloration agent called Annatto, which is used for the famous cheeses Edamer and Babybel. You will never see my famous Swiss cheese with such a color! ;-)...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annatto

LauraGosling
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LauraGosling

Costa Rica

Spotted on Nov 17, 2012
Submitted on Feb 22, 2014

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