Old Town Spice Shop

Annatto Seed, Whole

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Regular price $6.90

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Annatto seeds, also known as achiote seeds, are a natural food coloring and spice that add a touch of the tropics to your dishes. Their rich, earthy flavor and vibrant brick-red hue make them a popular choice in Caribbean, Latin American, and Filipino cuisines.

Key features:

  • Cost-effective: A great alternative to saffron, offering similar color without the high price tag.
  • Natural food coloring: Imparts a beautiful yellow-orange color to your food.
  • Earthy flavor: Adds a subtle, slightly bitter taste to your dishes.
  • Versatile: Can be used in a variety of dishes, from rice and soups to marinades and sauces.

How to use:

  1. Toasting: For a deeper flavor, lightly toast the seeds in a dry skillet before grinding.
  2. Grinding: Grind the toasted or untoasted seeds into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  3. Infusing: Steep the ground seeds in hot liquid to extract their color and flavor.

Add a burst of color and flavor to your culinary creations with our high-quality Annatto Seeds!