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While the spice itself is brick-red, it imparts a yellowish-orange color to foods. Ground annatto is commonly used in Caribbean, Latin American, and Filipino cuisine and, when whole, is large and triangular-shaped. Annatto seed is often used as a substitute for saffron's golden color at a fraction of the cost, but it does not duplicate that spice's unique flavor. Instead, annatto has a slightly bitter and peppery flavor with a hint of nutmeg and zest.