Is roucou the same as achiote? The Truth Behind Annatto's Regional Names
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Native to tropical America, the evergreen *Bixa orellana* shrub is known by many names across the globe, leading to the common confusion of whether roucou is the same as achiote. While the names may differ, they refer to the very same seeds and extract, with distinctions arising from regional preparations and culinary traditions.
