Badia Annatto Seed 1 oz Pack of 2
$2.09
Annatto seed (achiote) is the small, brick-red seed Latin cooks use to color and lightly season oil, rice, and meats with an earthy, mild flavor.
Common Uses: infusing oil for arroz amarillo and arroz con pollo, building color into sofrito, rubbing into pernil and lechón asado before roasting, tinting stews and sauces.
Pantry Role: base seasoning, fat/oil base.
Common In: Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and broader Caribbean kitchens.
Pairs With: garlic, comino, oregano, bay leaf, olive oil, lard, naranja agria.
Two 1 oz packs ship nationwide — a steady restock for cooks who use achiote often enough to keep whole seed on hand for fresh oil infusions.