How to Use Annatto Seed

Mildly peppery, earthy flavour; primarily valued for its natural red-orange colouring.

Native to South America.

Here is how to cook with Annatto Seed, with a simple infusion option too. One ingredient. Nothing added.

How to Use Annatto Seed

Ways to use Annatto Seed in the kitchen:

• Colouring: Rice & Oils
• Stews: Simmered
• Marinades: Meat & Fish
• Sauces & Seasoning: Peppery

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed.
• In the kitchen: Used to colour rice and cooking oils, added to stews, marinades, meat and fish, and sauces.

Tasting Notes

A peppery, earthy seed with a floral peppermint scent that lends warm orange colour.

• Aroma: Floral, Peppermint
• Taste: Peppery With Earth
• Colour: Orange To Yellow
• Body: Mild And Earthy
• Heat: Gentle Pepper Note
• Finish: Warm And Nutty