Annatto Seeds

PURPOSE WHAT IS IT? What if Annatto (achiote) had a theme song? It would be Chicago’s “Color My World” because that’s exactly what it does: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL2prMmPmQ4?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&start=32&wmode=transparent&w=1170&h=659] Achiote is an orange-red seed of the achiote tree used for food coloring. It is an alternative to saffron, in terms of color, not flavor. EXPERIENCE Annatto is used most often for its pigments that make foods orange to red in color. The flavor, a bit bitter and clay-like is negligible, which is why it is so often used as a colorant.  The seed, whole, can be boiled or just soaked to get color. It can also be put into a sachet with other herbs and spices. Otherwise, it is best ground. I’ll add it to my spice mill to get a spice blend with the rig