{"product_id":"annatto-achiote-seeds-new-pack-20261012-96","title":"Annatto ( Achiote) Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eANNATTO (ACHIOTE) SEEDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(\u003ci\u003eBIXA ORELLANA\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso known as ‘Bija, Sinduri (India), Atsuete or Urucum’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAnnatto seeds are from fruit\/seed pod (up to 40 seeds\/pod) of the evergreen Achiote\u003cbr\u003e(Bixa orellana) tree that grows in the tropical regions in South and Central America.\u003cbr\u003eAnnatto seeds are covered in a thin layer of red-orange pulp, that impart a bright yellow to deep orange-red color to foods and condiments, due to compounds called carotenoids. \u003cbr\u003eAlso imparts a subtle earthy, sweet, peppery, even smoky taste in dishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe seeds are not edible. Make Annatto oil before using as flavor \u0026amp; food colorant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnatto seeds are usually steeped in oil or ground to a powder in a spice or coffee\u003cbr\u003egrinder, prior to adding to recipes. Annatto powder add color and mild flavor in \u003cbr\u003eSoup, Stews, Meats and Mexican Recipes. Also used as a dye for cloth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo make oil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMix\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e¼ cup Annatto seeds and 2 cups olive oil in a saucepan, apply\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emedium heat, turn off the heat when bubbles starts to form around Annatto seeds (do not overcook, may turn bitter). Allow to cool, strain the Annatto oil, transfer to a container, refrigerate until ready to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo make paste:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePut the Annatto oil in a blender, add 1\/2 fresh lime juice, 2tsp oregano,1 ½ fresh minced garlic, 1\/4tsp salt and 1\/4tsp ground cumin. Process until a smooth paste, keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHealth Benefits: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAnnatto seeds have high level of antioxidants. It helps to regulate the digestive tract, boostthe immune system while reducing inflammation, aid in the healing of wounds, skincare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marhaba","offers":[{"title":"4x5 lb","offer_id":67685702566108,"sku":null,"price":265.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb","offer_id":68030975803612,"sku":null,"price":597.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/4437\/3675\/products\/Annatto_Seed_OG_2019-05-21__52110.1588370590.jpg?v=1679343045","url":"https:\/\/foodsofnations.com\/products\/annatto-achiote-seeds-new-pack-20261012-96","provider":"Kalustyan's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}