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Trade Name | Lipstick Tree |
Local Name | Kurangumanjal |
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Habit | Small tree |
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Uses | The tree is the source of annatto, a natural orange-red dye obtained from the waxy arils that cover its seeds. Annatto and its extracts are also used as an industrial food coloring agent to add yellow or orange color to many products such as butter, cheese, sausages, cakes, and popcorn. |
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