Annatto Seed – 16 oz. | Bulk | Spice Jungle
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Brand | SpiceJungle |
| Product | Single Spice |
| MPN | SCH360716O |
| Food Specifications | Caffeine Free |
| Expiration Date | 2024 |
| Allergens | None Specified |
| Style | Whole |
| Type | Annatto |
| Regional Cuisine/Region | Indian |
| Form | Whole |
| Food Aisle | Pantry |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | Peru |
Annatto Seed - 16 oz. Historically, this particular spice has seen more use as a coloring agent than as a food itself. The dark red pericarp around the seed was ground into paste and used for makeup and lipstick by South and Central American tribes. Thus annatto’s nickname: the lipstick tree. Annatto Seed offers mild, subtle flavor and natural food coloring abilities ranging from yellow to deep red To use, you may grind the Annatto seeds or make into an oil All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO Also known as achiote, annatto seeds grow inside the spiny fruits of the achiote tree. Annatto’s primary use through history has been as a coloring agent for makeup, textiles, or to color foods. In particular, many cheeses use annatto to achieve an orange or red color such as Mimolette, Red Leicester, and Cheddar. However, many people are beginning to utilize annatto seed as a spice in and of itself. The flavor is bittersweet with notes of mace and mint. The seeds are often added to oils to flavor and color them, or soaked into hot water to make a flame-colored broth. Add a few seeds to rice dishes or stews for color and a subtle spicy flavor. Recommended Applications This product pairs well with rices, grains, beans, chicken, fish, or turkey. Commonly used to prepare vegetables, like okra, plantains, tomatoes, pumpkin, peppers, or sweet potatoes. Basic Preparation To use, you may grind the seeds or make into an oil. To make the oil, heat one cup of grape seed oil and add two ounces of Annatto Seeds. Cook this mixture for up to 5 minutes, or until the oil has turned an orange color. Strain the seeds out of the oil and refrigerate. Ingredients Annatto Seed.