Badia Annatto Ground Seed 2.75
$2.45
Ground annatto seed (achiote) from Badia — the natural coloring agent behind golden Cuban rice and Caribbean roasts. Earthy, faintly peppery, no heat.
Common Uses: arroz amarillo, arroz con pollo, lechón asado marinades, pollo asado rubs, sazón blends, color base for stews and sofrito.
Pantry Role: base seasoning, adobo base.
Common In: Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Mexican kitchens; Cuban-American households nationwide.
Pairs With: comino, garlic, oregano, naranja agria, bijol, sofrito, olive oil.
Pre-ground saves the step of toasting and grinding the hard seeds — a quiet workhorse most diaspora cooks keep on hand year-round. 2.75 oz jar, ships nationwide.