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Annatto Seed
Annatto Seed, Bixa Orellana, is the seed from a flowering tree of the Bixaceae family. They are small, triangular shaped, about 1/2 cm wide, and velvet red with a soft texture. As a spice, Annatto is used most often in the Caribbean and Central America. Besides coloring foods Annatto also imparts a mild flavor. It is also an ingredient in Achiote Paste.